Best Internet Providers in Big Laurel, KY
All 1 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Big Laurel, KY
Big Laurel has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Big Laurel.
Ranks compare Big Laurel with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Big Laurel, KY at a Glance
Big Laurel Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Big Laurel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Laurel, KY?
TDS is the best internet provider in Big Laurel based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, TDS had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Big Laurel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. TDS is an option for 94.30% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Big Laurel?
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 Big Laurel
How Big Laurel Compares to Places Its Size
Big Laurel's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Big Laurel | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Harlan County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.0% | bottom 50% | 92.2% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 239 Mbps | bottom 11% | 1,174 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.7 | bottom 10% | 5.1 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 8% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 89% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 70% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 28% | 65% | 74% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $42,596 | bottom 8% | $47,000 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 73.0% of homes in Big Laurel, against 92.2% across Harlan County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Big Laurel are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,596 (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 Big Laurel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Laurel?
TDS Fiber in Big Laurel, KY
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 73.0% of Big Laurel homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Laurel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Big Laurel, KY.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Laurel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Big Laurel, KY.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Laurel?
TDS DSL in Big Laurel, KY
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 91.6% of Big Laurel homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.1 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Big Laurel from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Big Laurel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Big Laurel has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Big Laurel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Big Laurel
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40808 | 147 | 60.5% | 215 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 31/100 |
How Big Laurel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Big Laurel that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Totz has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Big Rock the fewest (0.0%); Big Laurel has 73.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Laurel (this page) | 263 | 73.0% | 239 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 32/100 |
| Yeaddiss | 607 | 15.2% | 685 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 71/100 |
| Rosspoint | 448 | 100.0% | 1,145 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 41/100 |
| Putney | 443 | 100.0% | 1,896 Mbps | 7 | A- | 72/100 |
| Totz | 421 | 100.0% | 1,915 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Big Rock | 275 | 0.0% | 518 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 71/100 |
| Dione | 232 | 100.0% | 1,263 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 60/100 |
| Lejunior | 115 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Napier | 62 | 37.1% | 131 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 32/100 |
| Louellen | 42 | 81.0% | 1,294 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 62/100 |
| Leatherwood | 27 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | D- | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Laurel?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from TDS.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big Laurel
| TDS | 300 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Big Laurel. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Big Laurel Internet Providers
Based on 1 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for Big Laurel residents. TDS was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 39 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, TDS is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.10 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Laurel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Big Laurel, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Laurel Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat |  (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) |  (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Laurel
Based on data reported by Big Laurel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Big Laurel. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 239 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Laurel Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Laurel?
Of the providers in Big Laurel, customers rate TDS the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Big Laurel 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.
TDS is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Big Laurel, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Big Laurel
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Laurel Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
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.
Susan P.
AT&T DSL
May 19, 2026 My internet provider still gave me a substantial discount as I am a senior citizen. Even though the funding from the government ran out they covered me with quite a benefit. I need to cll them though as someone from Comcast stating representing ATT tried to rip me off to continue my current low price.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Big Laurel?
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 Big Laurel is TDS.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Big Laurel is TDS.
- Viasat, TDS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Big Laurel, available to 94.3% 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.
To compare the providers available at your exact address, use the address search above.