7 Best Internet Providers in Ballard County, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ballard County, KY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ballard County, KY?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Ballard County based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ballard County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 10.24% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ballard County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ballard County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ballard County Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Ballard County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 46.7% coverage in Ballard County.

At a national level, based on 4152 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zito Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.03 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ballard County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ballard County, the fastest internet in the county comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ballard County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	BTC	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ballard County

Based on data reported by Ballard County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Ballard County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ballard County?

Kentucky customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.80 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ballard County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ballard County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ballard County

Ballard County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Ballard County below, including the metrics used and how Ballard County compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Ballard County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Ballard County	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ballard County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.82%	76.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,021 Mbps	2,544 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Ballard County.	3.0	6.1	6.8

 

Ballard County Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ballard County	Kentucky	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	4%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	61%	70%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	61%	71%	76%

Ballard County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ballard County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ballard County is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ballard County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ballard County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

86% of Ballard County households have an internet connection despite having 99.82% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Ballard County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Ballard County?

How Much Speed does a Ballard County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ballard County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ballard County's average household income is $63,059 which is about average for the Kentucky average of $69,860 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Ballard County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Kentucky who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ballard County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ballard County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ballard County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ballard County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ballard County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ballard County, KY.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ballard County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Ballard County?

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 Ballard County is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ballard County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and BTC has the broadest coverage in Ballard County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Ballard County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ballard County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Ballard County's C+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.