Best Internet Providers in Ashland, KY
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ashland, KY
Ashland has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ashland.
Ranks compare Ashland with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ashland, KY at a Glance
Ashland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Ashland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ashland, KY?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Ashland based on 120 Kentucky customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ashland?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Ashland
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Armstrong - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ashland Compares to Places Its Size
Ashland's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 15%.
| Measure | Ashland | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Boyd County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.2% | top 29% | 86.7% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,907 Mbps | bottom 19% | 1,781 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | bottom 32% | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 20% | 7% | 10% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 18% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | bottom 28% | 72% | 71% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 17% | 72% | 74% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $59,026 | bottom 11% | $62,518 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 13% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 94.2% of homes in Ashland, against 86.7% across Boyd County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Ashland are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,026 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Ashland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
Windstream Fiber in Ashland, KY
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,963 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 94.1% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,963 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ashland from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Ashland, KY
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ashland, KY
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ashland, KY
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ashland, KY
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
212 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 212 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ashland, KY
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
Spectrum Cable in Ashland, KY
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 81.1% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Ashland, KY
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 23.8% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Armstrong Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
Windstream DSL in Ashland, KY
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
117 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 68.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 117 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ashland from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ashland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ashland has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ashland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ashland
How Ashland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ashland that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 4 of them in Ohio. Among them, Russell has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and South Point, OH the fewest (7.4%); Ashland has 94.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland (this page) | 32,884 | 94.2% | 1,907 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 50/100 |
| Ironton, OH | 16,632 | 10.0% | 982 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 49/100 |
| South Point, OH | 11,785 | 7.4% | 787 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 45/100 |
| Catlettsburg | 9,091 | 51.2% | 1,391 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 36/100 |
| Flatwoods | 6,152 | 99.4% | 1,983 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Russell | 5,151 | 99.7% | 1,979 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 60/100 |
| Westwood | 4,482 | 99.3% | 1,990 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Raceland | 3,170 | 98.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 40/100 |
| Coal Grove, OH | 1,978 | 19.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 59/100 |
| Bellefonte | 1,101 | 98.5% | 1,985 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 81/100 |
| Sheridan, OH | 226 | 0.0% | 750 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ashland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ashland
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Armstrong | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ashland Internet Providers
Based on 120 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Ashland residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.6% coverage in Ashland.
At a national level, based on 4299 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ashland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ashland, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashland Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong |  (0) | (1) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ashland
Based on data reported by Ashland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ashland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,880 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashland Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (1) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ashland?
Of the providers in Ashland, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ashland where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Kentucky or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.39 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ashland, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ashland
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashland Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (1) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
Scott G.
Windstream Fiber
May 02, 2026 I left Windstream DSL for two years for cable from Cox. Cox raised their prices so I went back to windstream and they then had fiber internet. Their service has been better since I came back.
A Ashland, KY Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 21, 2023 The service is generally good, but the equipment is not great quality and the company uses that to their advantage to try to upsell services whenever you need it replaced.
A Ashland, KY Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 15, 2023 My provider is overpriced and does not provide speeds worth what I pay. I get 400 Mb down and 10 Mb up for $74.99 per month. I think should be getting Gb for that price.
A Magnolia, KY Customer
SCRTC Fiber
June 01, 2026 I’ve been impressed with SCRTC’s fiber internet. They offer symmetrical speeds, which is great for things like remote work (which I do), video gaming, or big uploads. Plans go up to 5 Gbps, and pricing is pretty reasonable considering it’s unlimited and super low-latency (I’m seeing like 5 ms pings). They’re part of the Smart Rural Community program, which basically means they’ve invested in solid infrastructure for in remote areas. I'd generally say it’s super reliable, and their tech support has been responsive when needed. I haven't had any outages in the 2 years I've been living here. If you’re in an area where SCRTC fiber is available, it’s probably one of the best options you’ve got. Definitely better than any DSL or cable alternative, especially in rural Kentucky.
dan m
Spectrum Cable
May 31, 2026 spectrum internet is a little over priced for what you get. the service is fine, but could be faster. the main problems ive had with spectrum have been their customer support, which is usually slow or just incompetent. if prices were lower this would be not a problem.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ashland?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Ashland is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ashland is AT&T.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ashland, available to 98.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.