Earthlink and AT&T offer internet speeds up to 5,000 Mbps (5 Gigs) in Kentucky but that’s not to say you can get those speeds everywhere in the state. The fastest internet speeds are fiber optic and that type of service tends to appear first in cities and suburbs. While you’re looking for fast internet in Kentucky you can also check out 1 Gig plans from Spectrum, Optimum, Xfinity, Windstream, Armstrong, Cincinnati Bell and Breezeline.

The average internet cost per month in Kentucky is $79.54, which is above the U.S. average of $75/mo. But that average includes all connection types, including DSL, broadband cable, mobile wireless, satellite and fiber. Many factors go into pricing including cost of infrastructure, regulatory compliance costs, marketing costs and competitive pressures or lack thereof. In general, the more speed you get the higher the rate, but not always. For example, if you want the fastest speeds in Kentucky, you’ll pay around $180/mo. for a fiber optic 5 Gig plan. But you can easily pay that for a top-of-the-menu satellite internet plan that doesn’t have fiber-optic speeds. It depends on the carrier, the technology and the competition.

A few things to consider when you are looking at pricing: (1) many providers offer very low introductory prices that can shoot up dramatically after the promotion period, which can last up to 12 months in some cases. (2) You can lease modems and routers from the provider or in some cases provide your own as long as you check first to see if it will be compatible. (3) You may have an installation and/or an activation fee up front. (4 )Most advertised promotional pricing includes requirements for AutoPay and paperless billing. (5) Some carriers require a contract while others don’t. It’s great to be a month-to-month customer without a contract commitment but on the other hand when there is a contract you might get a price lock.

Check with each carrier individually to see if your options for fast internet are in Kentucky. Not all carriers offer coverage to all addresses. When no other coverage is available you can consider satellite internet from Viasat or HughesNet. The Viasat and HughesNet satellites reach most of the continental U.S. You can also check the current coverage map from Starlink satellite internet to see if you can order or pre-order service for your address.