5 Best Internet Providers in Hisel, KY
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| Hisel ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,033 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real Hisel Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hisel has 5 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 Hisel.
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Hisel has 5 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 Hisel.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hisel, KY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Hisel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hisel, KY?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Hisel based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hisel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 27.38% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hisel, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hisel
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hisel Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hisel Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Windstream | (1) | (17) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (17) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Irvine Online | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 36 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Hisel residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 3.59 out of 5 stars and 53.6% coverage in Hisel.
At a national level, based on 1053 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecommunications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hisel?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hisel?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Irvine Online 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 Hisel
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine Online | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hisel
| ISP / Tech Type | Hisel Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (17) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (17) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Irvine Online | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hisel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Irvine Online. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hisel. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hisel?
Kentucky customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.35 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hisel customers with an average price rating of 3.06 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hisel, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hisel
| ISP / Tech Type | Hisel Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (17) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (17) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Irvine Online | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hisel 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 Hisel below, including the metrics used and how Hisel compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hisel that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 73.81% | 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. | 1,033 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 Hisel. | 2.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 97% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 70% | 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. | 79% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hisel ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hisel is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hisel is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hisel have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hisel 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.
88% of Hisel households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Hisel 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 Hisel?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hisel Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hisel is 2.9, which is larger than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hisel's average household income is $55,206 which is about average for the Kentucky average of $69,860 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Hisel also has 5% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 Hisel has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hisel households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hisel?
Peoples Telecommunications Fiber in Hisel, KY
Peoples Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 46.4% of Hisel homes. Across the city, Peoples Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Hisel, KY
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.4% of Hisel homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Irvine Online Fiber in Hisel, KY
Irvine Online offers Fiber service to 27.4% of Hisel homes. Across the city, Irvine Online Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hisel?
Irvine Online Cable in Hisel, KY
Irvine Online offers Cable service to 27.4% of Hisel homes. Across the city, Irvine Online Cable has speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hisel?
Windstream DSL in Hisel, KY
Windstream offers DSL service to 53.6% of Hisel homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hisel from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hisel?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hisel, KY
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.4% of Hisel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hisel, KY
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.4% of Hisel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hisel?
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 Hisel is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Irvine Online. 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 Hisel is AT&T.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hisel, 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 Hisel compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hisel 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 Hisel's C- ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
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