Who is our top ranked provider in Wayne NE? [Updated]

Wayne, Nebraska Broadband Internet Service

Wayne, NE has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Wayne. 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 Wayne is American Broadband Communications. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	American Broadband Communications	Cable	500 Mbps	50 Mbps	100.0%
2	Nextlink	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	35.6%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Wayne NE Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Wayne which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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 Wayne of 18.32 Mbps are faster than the Wayne County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Nebraska.

Wayne Internet Access Facts

There are 5 residential internet providers in Wayne, NE providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Wayne is 160.8% faster than the average in Nebraska and 97.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 19.1% of the Wayne County population
The average internet download speed in Wayne is 63.91 Mbps based upon 15288 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the Wayne population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Wayne residents

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 Wayne 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 American Broadband Communications as the top provider for Wayne, Nebraska.

Who has the fastest internet service in Wayne?

American Broadband Communications with a download speed of 500 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Wayne.

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

The following zip codes were used: 68787, 68825 and 69138

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

Click through to see how the Wayne broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Fremont, Geneva, Hickman, Minden, Scottsbluff, St Paul, Wahoo

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.

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

American Broadband Communications and Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Wayne.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Wayne, 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.

Wayne 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.