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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
Cambridge Telephone Company  | $39.95 | 20 - 8 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Great Plains Communications | - | - | Cable | 98% |
| Allo Communications | - | 50 - 7 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
| Allo Communications | - | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.350% |
| 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% |
| Cambridge Telephone Company | $39.95 | 20 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| BW TELCOM | - | - | 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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.09%
3 providers - 98.06%
4+ providers - 65.39%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in McCook 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 McCook area will have access to DSL, which covers 87% of McCook residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 22% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in McCook.
There are eight internet providers serving the McCook area, and 99.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among McCook's eight internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in McCook are CenturyLink, Cambridge Telephone Company, and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to McCook.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all McCook residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Cambridge Telephone Company, which covers 99% of the area. McCook’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of McCook 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 McCook covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in McCook 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in McCook, $51.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in McCook, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in McCook. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McCook's providers, 33 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.
DSL from Cambridge Telephone Company offers broadband to all households in McCook covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Cambridge Telephone Company uses telephone lines in McCook 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 Cambridge Telephone Company start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in McCook, $51.99.
Cambridge Telephone Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in McCook, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cambridge Telephone Company offers download speeds up to 8 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in McCook. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all McCook's providers, 33 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 McCook covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of McCook 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in McCook, $51.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in McCook, $2.89.
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 McCook. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all McCook's providers, 33 Mbps.
Allo Communications is the fastest internet provider in McCook with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.350% of households in McCook. The next fastest internet provider in McCook is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in McCook with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in McCook, $51.99.
Allo Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in McCook, covering 0.350% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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