Best Internet Providers in Breathitt County, KY
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Breathitt County, KY
Breathitt County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Breathitt County.
Ranks compare Breathitt County with the 120 Kentucky counties.
The Best Internet in Breathitt County, KY at a Glance
Breathitt County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Thacker-Grigsby
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Fiber
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
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TDS
Connection
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Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Breathitt County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Breathitt County, KY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Breathitt County based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Breathitt County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 58.34% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Breathitt County?
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 Breathitt County
- Thacker-Grigsby - fiber coverage map
- Crystal Broadband Networks - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Peoples Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Crystal Broadband Networks - cable coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Foothills Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Breathitt County Compares to the Rest of Kentucky
Breathitt County's report card score is tied 102nd of 120 and its connectivity index is tied 93rd of 120.
| Measure | Breathitt County | Rank among Kentucky counties | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 83.7% | 61st of 120 | 79.7% | 71.5% | Ballard County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 872 Mbps | 114th of 120 | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fayette County (4,842 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | 100th of 120 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Franklin County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 83rd of 120 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Oldham County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 42nd of 120 | 10% | 15% | Oldham County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 85% | Tied 112th of 120 | 94% | 96% | Oldham County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 103rd of 120 | 89% | 91% | Oldham County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 77th of 120 | 71% | 76% | Boone County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | Tied 108th of 120 | 74% | 81% | Oldham County (90%) |
| Median household income | $36,491 | 114th of 120 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Oldham County ($135,800) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 47th of 120 | 15% | 16% | Rowan County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 83.7% of homes in Breathitt County, against 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Breathitt County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $36,491 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Breathitt County Compares to Its Neighbors
Breathitt County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Magoffin County has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Perry County the fewest (52.9%); Breathitt County has 83.7%.
Map of Breathitt County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Breathitt County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County (this page) | 13,718 | 83.7% | 872 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 33/100 |
| Perry County | 28,473 | 52.9% | 1,307 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 59/100 |
| Knott County | 14,251 | 94.8% | 1,026 Mbps | 2 | C | 51/100 |
| Magoffin County | 11,637 | 99.6% | 1,052 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Lee County | 7,395 | 80.5% | 2,351 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 22/100 |
| Wolfe County | 6,562 | 99.3% | 2,003 Mbps | 2.2 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Owsley County | 4,051 | 98.4% | 1,015 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 37/100 |
Internet in Breathitt County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Breathitt County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 9,287 | 82.9% | 864 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 31/100 |
| Lost Creek | 896 | 79.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 40/100 |
| Vancleve | 754 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 39/100 |
| Elkatawa | 571 | 94.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 64/100 |
| Bays | 379 | 98.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 32/100 |
| Clayhole | 357 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 44/100 |
| Quicksand | 301 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 25/100 |
| Whick | 234 | 70.9% | 733 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Noble | 109 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 47/100 |
| Lambric | 95 | 77.9% | 370 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Rousseau | 61 | 75.4% | 913 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Evanston | 58 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 30/100 |
ZIP codes in Breathitt County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41339 (Jackson) | 10,208 | 83.2% | 863 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 32/100 |
| 41348 (Lost Creek) | 1,267 | 95.0% | 992 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 38/100 |
| 41385 (Vancleve) | 578 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 39/100 |
| 41317 (Clayhole) | 399 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 45/100 |
| 41366 (Bays) | 229 | 94.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 31/100 |
| 41390 (Jackson) | 188 | 4.3% | 116 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 19/100 |
| 41310 (Bays) | 17 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Breathitt County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Thacker-Grigsby 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 Breathitt County
| Thacker-Grigsby | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| TDS | 1,000 |
| Crystal Broadband Networks | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Peoples Telecommunications | 1,000 |
| Foothills Communications | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Breathitt County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Breathitt County Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Breathitt County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 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 55.5% coverage in Breathitt County.
At a national level, based on 3406 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 Breathitt County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Breathitt County Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Communications |  (0) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) |  (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Crystal Broadband Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Breathitt County
Based on data reported by Breathitt County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Thacker-Grigsby. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Breathitt County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Breathitt County Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Crystal Broadband Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Breathitt County?
Of the providers in Breathitt County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Breathitt County 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.39 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Breathitt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Breathitt County Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Crystal Broadband Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Breathitt County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Breathitt County?
Thacker-Grigsby Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby offers Fiber service to 75.3% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, Thacker-Grigsby Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
921 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks offers Fiber service to 28.2% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber has speeds up to 921 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 905 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, Peoples Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Foothills Communications Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Foothills Communications offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, Foothills Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Breathitt County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.3% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Breathitt County?
Crystal Broadband Networks Cable in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks offers Cable service to 6.5% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, Crystal Broadband Networks Cable has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 4.2% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, Spectrum 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 Breathitt County?
EarthLink DSL in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
42.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 42.1% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
42.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 42.1% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
TDS DSL in Breathitt County, KY
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 29.1% of Breathitt County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 43 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Breathitt County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Breathitt 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 Breathitt County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Thacker-Grigsby. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Breathitt County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Thacker-Grigsby, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Breathitt County, available to 75.9% 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.