6 Best Internet Providers in Glen Dean, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Glen Dean, 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 Glen Dean, KY?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Glen Dean based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Glen Dean, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 50.00% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Glen Dean, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Glen Dean

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Glen Dean Internet Providers

Based on 113 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Glen Dean residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 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 73.9% coverage in Glen Dean.

At a national level, based on 3797 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Glen Dean?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Glen Dean

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Glen Dean

Based on data reported by Glen Dean ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Glen Dean. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Glen Dean?

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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Glen Dean customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Glen Dean

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

Glen Dean ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Glen Dean	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Glen Dean that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	19.01%	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.	365 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 Glen Dean.	2.0	6.1	6.8

 

Glen Dean Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Glen Dean	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.	2.8	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.	6%	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.	91%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	38%	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.	40%	71%	76%

Glen Dean ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Glen Dean 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.

85% of Glen Dean households have an internet connection despite having 95.07% availability. 38% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 38% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 40% subscribe to it. A very low number of Glen Dean 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 Glen Dean?

How Much Speed does a Glen Dean Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Glen Dean is 2.8, which is larger than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Glen Dean's average household income is $84,765 which is much higher than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and higher than 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.

Glen Dean also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 6% 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 Glen Dean has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Glen Dean households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Glen Dean?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Glen Dean?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Glen Dean?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Glen Dean?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Glen Dean?

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

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