Best Internet Providers in Barbourville, KY
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Barbourville, KY
Barbourville has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Barbourville.
Ranks compare Barbourville with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Barbourville, KY at a Glance
Barbourville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Barbourville Utility Commission
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Barbourville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barbourville, KY?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Barbourville 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 Barbourville?
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 Barbourville
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Barbourville Utility Commission - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- OnPoint Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
How Barbourville Compares to Places Its Size
Barbourville's report card score is in the top 19% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Barbourville | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Knox County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.2% | top 33% | 78.2% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,028 Mbps | top 30% | 3,895 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 23% | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 10% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 11% | 91% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 21% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 75% | 71% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | bottom 7% | 59% | 74% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $32,897 | bottom 1% | $35,223 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 92.2% of homes in Barbourville, against 78.2% across Knox County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Barbourville are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $32,897 (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 Barbourville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barbourville?
Windstream Fiber in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,999 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 90.1% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,999 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 Barbourville from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Barbourville Utility Commission Fiber in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Barbourville Utility Commission offers Fiber service to 80.7% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, Barbourville Utility Commission Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
OnPoint Broadband Fiber in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
OnPoint Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, OnPoint Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barbourville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
270 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 270 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barbourville?
Spectrum Cable in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 46.5% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 17.0% of Barbourville homes. Across the city, Zito 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 Barbourville?
Windstream DSL in Barbourville, KY
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
117 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 86.2% of Barbourville 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 Barbourville from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Barbourville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Barbourville has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Barbourville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Barbourville
How Barbourville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Barbourville that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Girdler has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Heidrick the fewest (90.5%); Barbourville has 92.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbourville (this page) | 8,658 | 92.2% | 2,028 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Girdler | 1,232 | 99.3% | 2,379 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 68/100 |
| Heidrick | 1,021 | 90.5% | 3,295 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Cannon | 890 | 89.1% | 3,206 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 70/100 |
| Bimble | 865 | 96.0% | 1,960 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Hinkle | 740 | 99.6% | 1,996 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 68/100 |
| Siler | 718 | 62.7% | 5,758 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 58/100 |
| Artemus | 568 | 98.1% | 1,965 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Emanuel | 376 | 100.0% | 6,755 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 58/100 |
| Himyar | 91 | 57.1% | 1,344 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 50/100 |
| Old Flat Lick | 25 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barbourville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Barbourville
| OnPoint Broadband | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Barbourville Utility Commission | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Barbourville Internet Providers
Based on 120 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Barbourville residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 3.30 out of 5 stars and 46.5% coverage in Barbourville.
At a national level, based on 4300 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 Barbourville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Barbourville, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barbourville Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Barbourville Utility Commission | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| OnPoint Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barbourville
Based on data reported by Barbourville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Barbourville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,858 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barbourville Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Barbourville Utility Commission | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| OnPoint Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barbourville?
Of the providers in Barbourville, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Barbourville 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.
Verizon is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.08 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Barbourville, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barbourville
| ISP / Tech Type | Barbourville Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Barbourville Utility Commission | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| OnPoint Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
A Barbourville, KY Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
September 06, 2025 Dana R
Barbourville Utility Commission Fiber
March 03, 2025 My internet service provider is Blink Internet. They offer high-speed internet service with speeds of 250 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and even 1 Gigabit. I had a different internet service provider previously, it kept going down at certain times of the day, and the service lagged a lot. This led me to try Blink. I am overall pretty satisfied with my service. I pay a little over 50 bucks a month for what I think is really good internet. I no longer have to deal with my service dropping at random times, there is nearly no lag, and its speed is sufficient.
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.
Jen L.
Spectrum Cable
May 22, 2026 My husband works for Spectrum's design office and our internet is free. I work from home and am able to connect flawlessly while my kids stream tv and play games. I appreciate the app that accompanies the service, as I recieve outage alerts and bill reminders. Any time we have had an issue, I have had a quick response from customer service or my app alerts me of a service disruption. Overall I am very pleased with the quality of our internet service and responsiveness of the provider.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Barbourville?
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 Barbourville is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Barbourville is Verizon.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barbourville, available to 97.5% 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.