Help Map Nebraska's Internet Connectivity
Take a one-minute speed test from any internet-enabled device and contribute to a clearer picture of broadband access across the state — supporting education, healthcare, local business, and community growth.
Connectivity That Strengthens Communities
Broadband access is essential infrastructure — powering education, healthcare, local business, public safety, and economic development across Nebraska.
Education
Broadband helps schools reallocate funds to resources that actively enrich student learning.
- Remote learning access for K–12 and higher education
- Digital classroom resources and tools
- Equitable access for rural students
Health
Broadband improves healthcare outcomes and extends the reach of healthcare providers.
- Telehealth and remote patient monitoring
- Access to specialists across the state
- Faster emergency response coordination
Local Business
Broadband unleashes entrepreneurship and empowers small businesses to compete.
- E-commerce and digital marketing reach
- Remote work and talent retention
- Access to online business services
Powered by the Nebraska Regional Officials Council
The Nebraska Regional Officials Council (NROC) launched this statewide broadband mapping initiative to gather real data from residents. NROC assists cities, counties, businesses, and community members with community development, economic development, and housing programs.
- Comprehensive planning and grant-writing assistance
- Economic development through loan assistance and technical expertise
- Regional project planning for solid waste management and transportation
- Workforce programs and housing initiatives
- A forum for inter-jurisdictional collaboration
Broadband connectivity has become a cornerstone of modern life in Nebraska, touching every aspect of daily activity from remote learning to telehealth appointments. The Nebraska Broadband Speed Test initiative invites residents across all ninety-three counties to participate in a brief, one-minute assessment that helps paint a clearer picture of internet performance statewide. By simply visiting the site from any connected device, individuals contribute valuable data that supports smarter decisions about infrastructure and resource allocation.
Education depends increasingly on reliable high-speed internet, yet many students in rural communities face persistent gaps in service that hinder their ability to complete assignments, attend virtual classes, and access digital learning tools. When schools and families participate in broadband mapping efforts, they help identify where connectivity falls short and where investment can make the greatest impact. Better data leads to better outcomes, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a technology-rich academic environment.
Healthcare delivery has been transformed by broadband access, extending the reach of medical professionals into homes and clinics across Nebraska's most remote areas. Telemedicine visits, remote patient monitoring, and electronic health records all depend on stable internet connections. When connectivity is unreliable, health outcomes suffer. By measuring real-world speeds through this statewide initiative, communities gain the insight needed to advocate for improvements that can quite literally save lives and improve quality of care for families throughout the region.
Local businesses and entrepreneurs rely on dependable broadband to manage operations, reach customers, and compete in an increasingly digital marketplace. The shift toward online commerce and remote work has only heightened the importance of understanding where service gaps exist. The Nebraska Broadband Speed Test empowers business owners, employees, and community leaders with the data they need to push for expanded access, fostering economic growth and sustainability in both urban centers and rural towns alike.
Serving Every Region of Nebraska
See the Broadband Map
Explore connectivity data collected from speed tests across Nebraska. Your participation helps build a more accurate picture of broadband access statewide.
Broadband Impacts Every Nebraskan
From students and families to entrepreneurs and healthcare providers, reliable internet access shapes daily life across the state.
"Broadband connectivity is vital for rural Nebraska's economic development. This mapping initiative gives communities the data they need to advocate for better infrastructure."
— NROC Board Chair CJ Poltack, West Central Nebraska Development District
"The impact of COVID-19 highlighted a higher need for broadband internet accessibility in Nebraska. Students, residents, and local business owners struggled with basic connectivity issues."
— NROC Vice-Chair Tom Bliss, Southeast Nebraska Development District
"Every speed test submitted helps us understand where gaps exist and where investment is needed most. This is a community-driven effort."
— NROC Secretary/Treasurer Greg Youell, Metropolitan Area Planning Agency