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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Great Plains Communications | - | - | Cable | 97% |
Allo Communications  | - | 50 - 7 Mbps | DSL | 36% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viaero Wireless | $35.00 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.76%
2 providers - 95.75%
3 providers - 33.31%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Broken Bow is comparable to the rest of Nebraska - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Broken Bow area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Broken Bow residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 16% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Broken Bow, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Broken Bow area, and 95.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Broken Bow's six internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Broken Bow are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Broken Bow.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Broken Bow residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Broken Bow’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Broken Bow residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Broken Bow covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Broken Bow to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Broken Bow, $55.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Broken Bow, $4.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Broken Bow. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Broken Bow's providers, 16 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Broken Bow covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Broken Bow where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Broken Bow, $55.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Broken Bow, $4.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Broken Bow. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Broken Bow's providers, 16 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Broken Bow covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Broken Bow where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Broken Bow, $55.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Broken Bow, $4.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Broken Bow. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Broken Bow's providers, 16 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Broken Bow with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Broken Bow. The next fastest internet provider in Broken Bow is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Broken Bow with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Broken Bow, $55.00.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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