2 Best Internet Providers in Elkfork, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Elkfork, 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 Elkfork, KY?

Mountain Telephone is the highest-rated internet provider in Elkfork based on 10 Kentucky customer reviews, and Mountain Telephone 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 Elkfork, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elkfork

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

Based on 10 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Mountain Telephone is the best internet service provider for Elkfork residents. Mountain Telephone was rated at an average of 5.00 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 54.2% coverage in Elkfork.

At a national level, based on 318 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mountain Telephone is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.51 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elkfork?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Elkfork, the fastest internet in the city comes from Mountain Telephone.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mountain Telephone	2,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elkfork

Based on data reported by Elkfork ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mountain Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Elkfork. 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 Mountain Telephone. This indicates Mountain Telephone reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elkfork?

Kentucky customers rate Mountain Telephone 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.

Mountain Telephone received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elkfork customers with an average price rating of 4.80 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Elkfork

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

Elkfork ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Elkfork	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elkfork that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	2,000 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 Elkfork.	1.5	6.1	6.8

 

Elkfork Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elkfork	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.	2.3	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.	5%	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.	85%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	61%	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.	61%	71%	76%

Elkfork ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elkfork is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elkfork is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elkfork have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Elkfork 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.

79% of Elkfork households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Elkfork 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 Elkfork?

How Much Speed does a Elkfork Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elkfork is 2.3, which is smaller than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elkfork's average household income is $38,438 which is much 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.

Elkfork also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 5% 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 Elkfork has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elkfork households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 58% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 77% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elkfork?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elkfork?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elkfork?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Elkfork?

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

To see how Elkfork 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 Elkfork's B- ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.