Internet Providers in Cortland, Nebraska
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Residential Internet Statistics for Cortland, NE
| Average Speed Test Result: | 5.9 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Top Advertised Speed: | 0 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 42.87% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Cortland, Nebraska
78.4% Available
50 Mbps
Download
4 Mbps
Upload
100% Available
35 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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100% Available
25 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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Internet Access in Cortland, Nebraska
There are currently an average of 2.92 Internet providers per census block in Cortland. Consequently, most households in the area will have a minimum of 2 options so far as Internet.
Since FCC data is only collected twice annually and only published 6+ months after filing, availability shown here may not be complete. Our process incorporates availability data directly from some ISPs to help reduce the delay.
Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) or HughesNet are the main Internet choices in Cortland.
Wireless technologies have a few big issues, making them less than optimal for Internet service. Data caps present the biggest problem.
Outside of the providers listed above, Rise Broadband provides a third option for wired broadband in 78 percent of the Cortland area. Wireless providers like Diode Communications are also worth considering, but the main wired options usually offer a stronger deal when it comes to speed.
Internet Statistics 2021
97.0% of consumers in Cortland
900 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Cortland, Nebraska
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 35 Mbps | Satellite | 3m 54s |
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Cortland, Nebraska
- Rise Broadband - 78.4% Availability in Cortland - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Cortland - Speeds up to 35 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Cortland - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Cortland
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Cap Issues and Cord Cutting Around Cortland
Data collected by our researchers suggests that many of the top providers in the area place a limit on data use on residential Internet packages. Data caps are disliked because subscribers view caps as a strategy to stop video streaming. Providers insist that caps are a necessary tool as they struggle to manage network traffic. Either way, the problem is the same: streaming video, which easily uses 1–7GB/hr.