AT&T Fiber – Best overall among internet providers in Louisville
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet – Best 5G fixed wireless among internet providers in Louisville
Like most major US cities, Louisville has several internet service providers across the entire metro area. Those ISPs include big names like T-Mobile, AT&T and Spectrum (aka Charter Communications). You’ll have your choice between fiber, 5G and cable connections. Unlimited data is even on the table.
We’re calling the race for AT&T Fiber when it comes to the best ISPs in Louisville. But even if it’s not available at your address, CNET can help you choose the right internet provider for your needs.
Price range $55 – $180 per month Speed range 300 – 5,000Mbps Connection Fiber Highlights Unlimited data, no contracts, equipment included
According to Ookla data, AT&T Fiber has the fastest average speeds in the Louisville area at around 261Mpbs. That makes sense, as AT&T’s cheapest plan offers max download speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
Availability: AT&T offers fiber internet across 66% of Louisville, which doesn’t guarantee it will be available to you. Its areas of greatest serviceability include Seneca Gardens, Audubon Park, Rolling Fields and Northfield.
Plans and pricing: AT&T recently began offering its multi-gigabit plans in the Louisville area, which means customers have up to five plans to choose from, ranging from 300Mbps starting at $55 per month to 5,000Mbps starting at $180.
Fees and service details: AT&T Fiber doesn’t have annual contracts, data caps or equipment fees.
Price range $50 – $90 per month Speed range 300 – 940Mbps Connection Cable Highlights Unlimited data, simple pricing, no contracts, modem included, free access to nationwide Wi-Fi hotspots
Like AT&T Fiber, Spectrum keeps things simple with competitive pricing void of surprise fees, unlimited data and no contract requirements.
Availability: Spectrum covers nearly all of Louisville, reaching nearly to Frankfort to the east and Corydon to the west. The company provides internet across more than 96% of the city.
Plans and pricing: Spectrum has a variety of cable internet plans, plus you may be able to bundle your internet with television service for a discount. Prices start at just $50 per month with download speeds up to 500Mbps.
Fees and service details: Spectrum internet includes your modem at no extra cost, but a $5 fee will apply if you want to rent a Wi-Fi router. There are no data caps or contracts with Spectrum internet.
Price range $50 per month ($30 for eligible T-Mobile Magenta Max customers) Speed range 33 – 182Mbps Connection Fixed wireless Highlights Unlimited data, equipment included, no contracts, no additional fees
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is quickly proving to be a viable alternative to traditional home internet service. Thanks to the wireless connection, T-Mobile is able to expand its coverage area quickly, including to households in the Louisville area.
Availability: T-Mobile has coverage across more than 98% of the city. If you’re located anywhere near downtown, you will have the most consistent coverage. Significant coverage is also available just southwest of the city.
Plans and pricing: Internet is $50 with autopay for speeds somewhere between 33 and 182Mbps. Qualifying T-Mobile Magenta Max customers can drop their internet cost to $30 per month.
Fees and service details: No contract is required and there are no data caps or additional equipment charges.
Price range $70 – $300 per month Speed range 12 – 150Mbps Connection Satellite Highlights No hard data cap, nationwide availability
Satellite internet shouldn’t be your first choice for internet, but if you live outside the city and are in need of rural internet, Viasat may be one of your better options for high speed internet.
Availability: Viasat is a good option for customers who are in rural areas not covered by fiber and cable. Viasat covers nearly all of Louisville, making it the most reliable option for customers in search of satellite internet. Viasat covers areas including Hillsview, Glasgow, Elsemere and Crestwood.
Plans and pricing: You’ll have the option of up to five different plans from Viasat. Pricing starts at $50 for the first three months then $70 thereafter for 24 months for Viasat’s slowest speed and lowest data tier. The cost rises quickly for faster speeds, if available, and higher data limits — up to $300 for the first three months then $400 after.
Fees and service details: Viasat service comes with a $15 monthly equipment fee. Customers will also have to agree to a two-year contract and stay within the limits or their monthly data cap or settle for throttled speeds.
The providers listed above aren’t the necessarily the only ones you’ll come across in Louisville, just the ones we’d recommend most. Here’s a quick look at all Louisville ISPs that may be worth your consideration.
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Thanks to AT&T’s multigigabit plans, Louisville has access to some of the fastest residential internet speeds you’ll find anywhere, up to 5,000Mbps. AT&T won’t be your only option for high-speed internet in the area, however, as Spectrum and Verizon 5G offer speeds up to 940Mbps as well.
AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet in Louisville. While the company’s multi-gigabit plans are not yet available in Louisville, you’ll still find the speediest downloads and uploads with an AT&T Fiber 1000 plan.
Yes. AT&T offers fiber internet service in Louisville. The provider offers speeds up to 5,000Mbps.
