2 Best Internet Providers in Holmes Mill, KY

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Holmes Mill, KY?

Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Holmes Mill based on 18 Kentucky customer reviews, and Windstream 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 Holmes Mill, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Holmes Mill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Holmes Mill Internet Providers

Based on 18 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Holmes Mill residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 3.59 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Viasat wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 86.0% coverage in Holmes Mill.

At a national level, based on 116 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Windstream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Holmes Mill?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Holmes Mill, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Holmes Mill

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Harlan	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Holmes Mill

Based on data reported by Holmes Mill ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Holmes Mill. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,513 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Holmes Mill?

Kentucky customers rate Windstream 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.

Windstream received a local rating of 3.06 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Viasat is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Holmes Mill customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Holmes Mill

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

Holmes Mill ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Holmes Mill	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Holmes Mill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.59%	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.	1,669 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 Holmes Mill.	3.3	6.1	6.8

 

Holmes Mill Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Holmes Mill	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.	2.5	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.	10%	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.	90%	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.	84%	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.	88%	71%	76%

Holmes Mill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Holmes Mill is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Holmes Mill is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Holmes Mill have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Holmes Mill 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.

90% of Holmes Mill households have an internet connection despite having 95.59% availability. 84% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Holmes Mill 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 Holmes Mill?

How Much Speed does a Holmes Mill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Holmes Mill is 2.5, which is larger than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Holmes Mill's average household income is $50,368 which is lower than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and much 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.

Holmes Mill also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Holmes Mill has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Holmes Mill households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 72% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Holmes Mill?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Holmes Mill?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Holmes Mill?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Holmes Mill?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Holmes Mill, KY.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Holmes Mill?

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

To see how Holmes Mill 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 Holmes Mill's C+ ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.