Fairbury, Nebraska Broadband Internet Service

Fairbury, NE has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Fairbury. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Fairbury is Windstream. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1WindstreamDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps98.7%
2SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps100.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Fairbury NE Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Fairbury are compared to Jefferson County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Nebraska overall?
Average download speeds in Fairbury of 59.58 Mbps are faster than the Jefferson County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Nebraska.

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Fairbury Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in Fairbury is 143.1% faster than the average in Nebraska and 83.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 39.2% of the Jefferson County population

  • The average internet download speed in Fairbury is 59.58 Mbps based upon 6624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Fairbury population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 97.6% of Fairbury residents

  • There are 4 residential internet providers in Fairbury, NE providing service to at least 15% of the city

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Fairbury residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Windstream as the top provider for Fairbury, Nebraska.

Who has the fastest internet service in Fairbury?

Windstream with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fairbury.

How do the internet speeds in Fairbury compare to other cities in Nebraska?

Click through to see how the Fairbury broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ashland, Bayard, Bridgeport, Gordon, Minden, Omaha, Scottsbluff

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Fairbury, Nebraska?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Fairbury.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Fairbury, NE residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Fairbury, Nebraska?

The following zip codes were used: 68352




Fairbury Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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