What this tracks
This dataset maps Nebraska’s telecommunications service areas, showing which companies provide landline phone service where.
Why it matters to you
When your business needs reliable phone service or you’re comparing home internet options, this data tells you which provider serves your exact location. In Nebraska, some rural areas only have one landline provider (like United Telephone Company of the West in the Bayard exchange), which affects pricing and service options. Knowing your exchange helps when filing service complaints with the Public Service Commission.
How to read this data
CO_NAME — The telecom company serving the area (e.g., “United Telephone Company of the West”).
EXCHANGE — The name of the service area (e.g., “Bayard”).
DBA_AKA — The brand name customers know (e.g., “CenturyLink”).
FROZEN — Whether the boundary can change (“N” means it’s still adjustable).
Try it yourself
Check which telecom provider serves your Nebraska address by matching your location to the exchange boundaries map. This helps when shopping for bundled services or reporting outages.