6 Best Internet Providers in Clay, KY

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

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

All Providers

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 Clay ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers
   

 » 

2. Kentucky
   

 » 

3. Clay, KY Internet Service Providers
   

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay, KY?

Conexon Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in Clay based on 95 Kentucky customer reviews, and Conexon Connect 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Clay, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Clay

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clay Internet Providers

Based on 95 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Conexon Connect is the best internet service provider for Clay residents. Conexon Connect was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 79.5% coverage in Clay.

At a national level, based on 3004 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Conexon Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Clay, the fastest internet in the city comes from Conexon Connect.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clay

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Conexon Connect	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Community Fiber Solutions (CFS)	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay

Based on data reported by Clay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Conexon Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Clay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay?

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. Conexon Connect is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Clay customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Clay

Clay 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 city 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 Clay below, including the metrics used and how Clay compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Clay ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Clay	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Clay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	2.28%	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.	890 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 Clay.	4.0	6.1	6.8

 

Clay Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Clay	Kentucky	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	2%	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.	93%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	54%	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.	57%	71%	76%

Clay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Clay is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clay is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clay have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Clay ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

87% of Clay households have an internet connection despite having 98.83% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Clay 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 Cities Compare to Clay?

How Much Speed does a Clay Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clay is 2.5, which is smaller than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Clay's average household income is $54,298 which is lower than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and much 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.

Clay also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 2% 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 Clay has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Clay households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clay?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay?

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 Clay is Conexon Connect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Conexon Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Conexon Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Clay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Clay, 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 Clay compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Clay 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 Clay's D+ ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.