Grand Island, NE High Speed Internet Service

Grand Island, NE has a total of 8 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 8 internet service options in Grand Island. 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 Grand Island is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps99.3%
2CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps44.7%
3Rise Broadbandwireless50 Mbps10 Mbps99.6%
4Nedelcoorporatedwireless25 Mbps5 Mbps100.0%
5Kelly Supplywireless50 Mbps5 Mbps49.4%
6ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
8LTD Broadbandwireless250 Mbps250 Mbps15.9%
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Grand Island NE Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Grand Island have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Grand Island of 8.12 Mbps are faster than the Hall County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Nebraska.

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Grand Island Internet Access Facts

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 4.6% of Grand Island residents

  • The average internet download speed in Hall County is 22.74 Mbps based upon 76848 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Grand Island is 8.12 Mbps. This is 27.9% faster than the average in Nebraska and 30% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Grand Island is 43.9% faster than the Hall County average and 1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Grand Island is 8.12 Mbps. This is 32.5% faster than the Hall County average and 30% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 89.8% of Hall County residents

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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 Grand Island 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Grand Island, Nebraska.

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

Click through to see how the Grand Island broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Arapahoe, Hartington, Lincoln, Madison, Minden, Mitchell, Richland

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 Grand Island, Nebraska?

The following zip codes were used: 68801, 68802 and 68803

Who has the fastest internet service in Grand Island?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Grand Island.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Grand Island - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.




Grand Island 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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