Best Internet Providers in Covington, KY
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Covington, KY
Covington has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Covington.
Ranks compare Covington with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Covington, KY at a Glance
Covington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Alta Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Covington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Covington, KY?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Covington based on 113 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 Covington?
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 Covington
How Covington Compares to Places Its Size
Covington's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Covington | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Kenton County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.7% | top 19% | 97.7% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,658 Mbps | top 46% | 2,788 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | bottom 11% | 6 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 45% | 14% | 10% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 8% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 10% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | bottom 28% | 83% | 71% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 9% | 81% | 74% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $57,817 | bottom 12% | $88,693 | $71,265 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 15% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 97.7% of homes in Covington, against 97.7% across Kenton County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Covington are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,817 (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 Covington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
Alta Fiber in Covington, KY
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,698 Mbps
Alta Fiber offers Fiber service to 97.4% of Covington homes. Across the city, Alta Fiber has speeds up to 2,698 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 3,000, with an average of 2,691 Mbps throughout the city. Alta Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Covington from Alta Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Covington, KY
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.8% of Covington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Covington, KY
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Covington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Covington, KY
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.8% of Covington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Covington, KY
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.9% of Covington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Covington, KY
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.9% of Covington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
Spectrum Cable in Covington, KY
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.8% of Covington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
Alta Fiber DSL in Covington, KY
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Alta Fiber offers DSL service to 18.9% of Covington homes. Across the city, Alta Fiber DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Internet in Covington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Covington has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Covington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Woods | 6,587 | 99.9% | 2,771 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 40/100 |
ZIP codes in Covington
How Covington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Covington that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Ludlow has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Newport the fewest (95.7%); Covington has 97.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington (this page) | 24,621 | 97.7% | 2,658 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 44/100 |
| Fort Thomas | 16,669 | 99.5% | 2,961 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 77/100 |
| Newport | 16,476 | 95.7% | 2,659 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 67/100 |
| Fort Wright | 6,381 | 99.5% | 2,969 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Bellevue | 5,929 | 100.0% | 2,792 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 68/100 |
| Southgate | 5,367 | 99.0% | 2,768 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Ludlow | 4,466 | 100.0% | 2,883 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Park Hills | 3,175 | 98.2% | 2,877 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Wilder | 2,069 | 98.8% | 2,353 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Bromley | 931 | 100.0% | 2,719 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Kenton Vale | 181 | 100.0% | 3,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Covington?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Alta Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Covington
| Alta Fiber | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Covington Internet Providers
Based on 113 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Covington residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 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 46.9% coverage in Covington.
At a national level, based on 4227 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 Covington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Covington, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Covington Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Fiber | (1) | (13) | (54) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Covington
Based on data reported by Covington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Alta Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Covington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,677 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 Alta Fiber. This indicates Alta Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Covington Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Fiber |  (1) | (13) | (54) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Covington?
Of the providers in Covington, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Covington 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.
AT&T is rated 3.39 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Covington, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Covington
| ISP / Tech Type | Covington Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alta Fiber | (1) | (13) | (54) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
Mojomikey
Spectrum Fiber
February 26, 2023 Every time i call they want me to get cable and cell service. I don't want or need either. Price on internet has gone up 38% in 3 years
BCD
Alta Fiber
January 25, 2023 We originally had Spectrum and they were absolutely horrible. Wifi/service would randomly go out in the middle of the day multiple times a week. My boyfriend has a customer service job that works from home so any time this happened he would have to drop everything and rush into the office to finish his shift. As much as I hate the monopoly on service providers in our area (Spectrum and Cincinnati Bell are pretty much the only options), Cincinnati Bell has been pretty awesome. Installation was easy and the tech was super friendly, he even went the extra mile to route the fiber lines along the ceiling to blend in better. Comes with a Google Home which is incredibly user friendly and has a ton of features. We haven't had a single issue with service and our speed has gotten so much faster- we can both game at the same time no issue now. Plus we're getting like double the speed for I believe $20-$30 less per month. No complaints at all and I'd recommend them over spectrum a million times over!
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.
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.
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 Covington?
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 Covington is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Alta Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alta Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Covington is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Covington, available to 98.9% 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.