5 Best Internet Providers in Cobb, KY

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cobb, KY?

Hopkinsville Electric System is the highest-rated internet provider in Cobb based on 30 Kentucky customer reviews, and Hopkinsville Electric System 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 Cobb, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cobb

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

Based on 30 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Hopkinsville Electric System is the best internet service provider for Cobb residents. Hopkinsville Electric System was rated at an average of 4.67 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 78.7% coverage in Cobb.

At a national level, based on 1975 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hopkinsville Electric System is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.86 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cobb?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Cobb, the fastest internet in the city comes from Hopkinsville Electric System.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hopkinsville Electric System	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	10 Mbps
	AT&T	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cobb

Based on data reported by Cobb ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hopkinsville Electric System. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cobb. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Hopkinsville Electric System. This indicates Hopkinsville Electric System reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cobb?

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. Hopkinsville Electric System is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cobb customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Cobb

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

Cobb ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Cobb	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cobb that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.24%	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.	1,000 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 Cobb.	3.5	6.1	6.8

 

Cobb Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cobb	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.	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.	90%	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.	31%	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.	36%	71%	76%

Cobb ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cobb is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cobb is high with a score of 24 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cobb have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cobb 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.

86% of Cobb households have an internet connection despite having 88.24% availability. 31% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 31% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 36% subscribe to it. A very low number of Cobb 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 Cobb?

How Much Speed does a Cobb Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cobb is 2.5, which is larger than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cobb's average household income is $73,670 which is higher than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Cobb 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, 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 Cobb has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cobb households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cobb?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cobb?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cobb?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Cobb?

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

To see how Cobb 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 Cobb's C ISP Report Card and 24 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.