Best Internet Providers in Cranks, KY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cranks, KY
Cranks has 5 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cranks.
Ranks compare Cranks with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cranks, KY at a Glance
Cranks Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Harlan
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Cranks ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cranks, KY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Cranks based on 41 Kentucky customer reviews, and AT&T 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 Cranks?
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.
How Cranks Compares to Places Its Size
Cranks's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 1%.
| Measure | Cranks | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Harlan County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.4% | top 31% | 92.2% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 983 Mbps | bottom 41% | 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 | 5.8 | top 23% | 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 | 1.6 | bottom 1% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 8% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 80% | bottom 7% | 89% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 66% | bottom 5% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 29% | bottom 8% | 70% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | bottom 7% | 65% | 74% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,634 | bottom 13% | $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 97.4% of homes in Cranks, against 92.2% across Harlan County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Cranks are smaller than the US average (1.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,634 (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 Cranks
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cranks?
Harlan Fiber in Cranks, KY
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harlan offers Fiber service to 97.4% of Cranks homes. Across the city, Harlan Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cranks?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cranks, KY
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Cranks homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cranks, KY
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Cranks homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cranks, KY
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Cranks homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cranks?
Harlan Cable in Cranks, KY
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harlan offers Cable service to 97.4% of Cranks homes. Across the city, Harlan Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cranks?
EarthLink DSL in Cranks, KY
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.5% of Cranks homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Cranks, KY
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.5% of Cranks homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Cranks, KY
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.7% of Cranks homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Cranks by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cranks has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cranks
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cranks
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40820 | 493 | 96.8% | 991 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 6/100 |
How Cranks Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cranks that have their own pages are all within 6 miles, 4 of them in Virginia. Among them, Hubbard Springs, VA has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Three Point the fewest (0.0%); Cranks has 97.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranks (this page) | 417 | 97.4% | 983 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 6/100 |
| Cawood | 933 | 87.7% | 891 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Hubbard Springs, VA | 648 | 100.0% | 1,028 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 28/100 |
| St. Charles, VA | 433 | 92.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 34/100 |
| Ocoonita, VA | 323 | 97.8% | 1,109 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Stone Creek, VA | 317 | 96.8% | 1,150 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Kenvir | 309 | 89.3% | 1,098 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Bailey Creek | 296 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 30/100 |
| Crummies | 219 | 94.5% | 980 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 33/100 |
| Coalgood | 115 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Three Point | 72 | 0.0% | 14 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cranks?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Harlan 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 Cranks
| Harlan | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Windstream | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Cranks Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Cranks residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 94.5% coverage in Cranks.
At a national level, based on 1981 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cranks Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cranks, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cranks Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Harlan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cranks
Based on data reported by Cranks ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Harlan. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cranks. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cranks Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Harlan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cranks?
Of the providers in Cranks, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cranks 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 Cranks, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cranks
| ISP / Tech Type | Cranks Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Harlan | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Cranks?
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 Cranks is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Harlan. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cranks is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Harlan has the broadest coverage in Cranks, available to 97.4% 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.