Kentucky Internet Overview
948 Mbps avg · 779 ZIP codes · 98% fiber · 120 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in Kentucky
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 38 |
| Meade | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Hardin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Menifee | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Jessamine | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Woodford | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Jackson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Fayette | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Franklin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Owsley | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Campbell | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Boone | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Pendleton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Grant | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Kenton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
Slowest Counties in Kentucky
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Butler | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Ohio | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Todd | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Washington | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Nicholas | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 2 |
| Harlan | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Hickman | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Crittenden | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Trigg | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Robertson | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Henry | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Lyon | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| McLean | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Caldwell | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
All 120 Counties in Kentucky
Internet Providers in Kentucky
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| Windstream | 779 | 300 Mbps |
| Watch Communications | 779 | 100 Mbps |
| All Points Broadband | 779 | 25 Mbps |
Cities in Kentucky
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Kentucky?
Kentucky has an average maximum download speed of 948 Mbps across 779 ZIP codes. 98% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Kentucky have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Kentucky include Jefferson (Grade A), Meade (Grade A), Hardin (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Kentucky compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Kentucky averages 948 Mbps, above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 98% in Kentucky.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
Every number on this page links back to the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.