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Best Internet Providers in Kentucky

What is the best internet provider in Kentucky?

CNET’s pick for the best internet provider in Kentucky is Spectrum. Spectrum is available to more than half of Kentucky households and offers a simple plan selection with no data caps or contracts.

As for fiber service in Kentucky, coverage is largely split between Kinetic by Windstream and AT&T Fiber. The two providers are among the fastest in the state, as fiber providers often are. AT&T Fiber offers speeds up to 5,000 megabits per second, while Kinetic offers a 2,000Mbps plan, though the provider may soon offer up to 8,000Mbps in select areas.

The fastest plans are often the most expensive, however. If you’re looking for something in the other direction, cheap over fast, Xfinity has the cheapest internet plan in Kentucky, starting at $20 monthly for speeds up to 150Mbps. Mediacom, Metronet and wireless home internet providers T-Mobile and Verizon are also decent options for cheap internet in Kentucky, particularly if you qualify for mobile discounts from the latter two.

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

A look at other Kentucky ISPs

  • Altafiber: Previously known as Cincinnati Bell, Altafiber is the new brand name for the same fiber service. Availability is limited to the Cincinnati area, but those in Kentucky south of Falmouth and Williamstown may be serviceable. Plans start at $40 to $80 per month for speeds of 400 to 2,000Mbps.
  • Mediacom: Cable internet provider Mediacom is available in many western Kentucky areas, such as Benton, Madisonville and Murray. Plans are cheap, starting at $20 to $60 per month for 250 to 1,000Mbps, but all plans come with a data cap.
  • Metronet: A regional fiber provider based just to the north in Evansville, Metronet primarily serves the Lexington area along with the Berea, Nicholasville and Richmond suburbs to the south. Speeds and pricing are average for fiber service: 150 to 2,000Mbps, starting at $35 to $75 a month. Equipment is free, but a $12 tech service fee may apply.
  • Verizon 5G Home Internet: Verizon’s Ultra Wideband service is primarily available in Louisville, but other parts of Kentucky, including the Lexington area, Cincinnati suburbs and other random pockets across the state may be serviceable as well. Choose from two plans: Home ($50 a month for speeds of 50 to 85Mbps) or Home Plus ($70 a month for speeds of 85 to 250Mbps), and enjoy unlimited data, free equipment and no contracts. Qualifying Verizon mobile customers can get $10 to $15 off the cost of home internet.

Rural internet options in Kentucky

Cable and fiber internet connections are only available to around 82% of Kentucky households, meaning many residents across the state will have to rely on other connection types. Here’s what to look for, in order from most to least recommended.

  • Fixed wireless: T-Mobile Home Internet would be my top choice for internet in rural areas. It offers max speeds of 87 to 415Mbps (higher than you’ll probably get with DSL or satellite) for $50-$70 a month. 
  • DSL: Kinetic is the largest DSL provider in Kentucky, coverage is at 21% of the state. Pricing isn’t bad starting at $25 per month, but you’re at the mercy of whatever speeds are available, possibly well below what’s considered broadband. 
  • Satellite internet: It’s more of a last resort than a first choice for broadband, but satellite internet may be the only way to get online in some rural parts of Kentucky. Take your pick of Hughesnet or Viasat — you’ll get lower pricing with Hughesnet but potentially faster speeds and more data with Viasat — or check out the pricey-yet-promising speeds and low latency that Starlink may have to offer.
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Kentucky internet options by city

It’s hard to cover the internet options of an entire state while giving individual cities the in-depth attention they deserve. That’s why we’ve also put together lists of the best internet providers in cities across the US, including those in Kentucky. If you don’t find your hometown below, check back later. We’re working to add more every day.

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