Best Internet Providers in Lexington, KY
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lexington, KY
Lexington has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Lexington.
Ranks compare Lexington with the 41 US large cities (250,000 to 499,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lexington, KY at a Glance
Lexington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Lexington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lexington, KY?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lexington based on 128 Kentucky customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Lexington?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Lexington
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lexington Compares to Places Its Size
Lexington's report card score is tied 14th of 41 and its connectivity index is 33rd of 41.
| Measure | Lexington | Rank among US large cities (250,000 to 499,999 people) | Fayette County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.9% | Tied 11th of 41 | 92.9% | 79.7% | 71.5% | Staten Island, NY (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 4,830 Mbps | 12th of 41 | 4,842 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Oakland, CA (7,941 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 26th of 41 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 7.1 | San Juan, PR (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 33rd of 41 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Santa Ana, CA (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 26th of 41 | 12% | 10% | 15% | Scottsdale, AZ (31%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 20th of 41 | 97% | 94% | 96% | Garland, TX and Gilbert, AZ and 6 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 25th of 41 | 92% | 89% | 91% | Gilbert, AZ and Katy, TX and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 17th of 41 | 80% | 71% | 76% | Gilbert, AZ (89%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 22nd of 41 | 83% | 74% | 81% | Gilbert, AZ and Irvine, CA (95%) |
| Median household income | $80,218 | 34th of 41 | $80,090 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Irvine, CA ($152,298) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | 3rd of 41 | 22% | 15% | 16% | Irvine, CA (25%) |
Fiber reaches 92.9% of homes in Lexington, against 92.9% across Fayette County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Lexington are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,218 (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 Lexington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
Metronet Fiber in Lexington, KY
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 90.2% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lexington, KY
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,357 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 37.9% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,357 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lexington from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Lexington, KY
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lexington, KY
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Lexington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lexington, KY
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Lexington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lexington, KY
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Lexington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lexington, KY
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
Spectrum Cable in Lexington, KY
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 95.1% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
Windstream DSL in Lexington, KY
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 85.2% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 146 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lexington from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Lexington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 16.6% of homes in University of Kentucky to 100.0% in Marriott's Griffin Gate Golf Culb; by ZIP code, from 45.5% in 40516 to 100.0% in 40507. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lexington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook | 17,697 | 100.0% | 4,811 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 65/100 |
| Idle Hour | 11,783 | 99.4% | 5,156 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 54/100 |
| Indian Hills-Stonewall Estates-Monticello | 11,636 | 96.8% | 4,988 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 73/100 |
| Southeastern Hills | 11,101 | 94.2% | 4,881 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 64/100 |
| Reservorir | 10,209 | 85.7% | 4,536 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Liberty Area | 9,599 | 94.0% | 4,408 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Southland Deerfield Open Gates | 8,697 | 98.6% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 67/100 |
| University of Kentucky | 7,538 | 16.6% | 5,074 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 64/100 |
| Duncan Park | 7,092 | 90.9% | 4,913 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Gardenside-Colony | 6,640 | 97.7% | 5,024 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 48/100 |
| Downtown Lexington | 6,141 | 99.3% | 5,096 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 32/100 |
| Fairway-Liberty Heights | 5,810 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 63/100 |
| Kenawood-Rockwood | 5,452 | 100.0% | 4,991 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 44/100 |
| Marriott's Griffin Gate Golf Culb | 5,261 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 53/100 |
| Chevy Chase-Ashland Park | 5,117 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 72/100 |
| Virginia Ave | 5,040 | 77.5% | 4,867 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | 4,887 | 84.9% | 4,498 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | 4,877 | 69.8% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 67/100 |
| Holiday Hills | 4,610 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 39/100 |
| Brookhaven-Lansdowne | 4,558 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 57/100 |
| Garden Springs | 4,390 | 90.0% | 4,706 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Castlewood Park | 4,332 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 45/100 |
| Eastland Park-Dixie Plantation | 3,882 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Lexington
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40509 | 44,974 | 96.4% | 4,836 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 78/100 |
| 40517 | 38,290 | 98.1% | 4,900 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 61/100 |
| 40511 | 36,341 | 92.0% | 4,454 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 40515 | 36,114 | 96.1% | 4,878 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 81/100 |
| 40503 | 27,252 | 95.2% | 5,054 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 68/100 |
| 40505 | 26,529 | 99.8% | 5,093 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 44/100 |
| 40502 | 26,055 | 94.4% | 4,891 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 70/100 |
| 40504 | 25,488 | 93.9% | 4,870 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 35/100 |
| 40508 | 25,407 | 72.0% | 4,530 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 45/100 |
| 40514 | 15,623 | 99.6% | 5,105 Mbps | 7.3 | A | 84/100 |
| 40513 | 12,197 | 97.8% | 5,054 Mbps | 7 | A- | 82/100 |
| 40516 | 2,938 | 45.5% | 2,484 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 64/100 |
| 40526 | 2,281 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 44/100 |
| 40507 | 1,989 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 27/100 |
| 40510 | 1,413 | 72.8% | 3,774 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 40506 | 652 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 43/100 |
How Lexington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lexington that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Keene has the most homes with fiber (93.5%) and Hutchison the fewest (47.7%); Lexington has 92.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington (this page) | 324,076 | 92.9% | 4,830 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Georgetown | 46,113 | 85.5% | 3,350 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Nicholasville | 41,133 | 90.3% | 4,487 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Versailles | 23,470 | 84.7% | 4,184 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Midway | 3,257 | 81.4% | 3,248 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Keene | 1,553 | 93.5% | 2,672 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Hutchison | 1,483 | 47.7% | 2,182 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 40/100 |
| Clintonville | 1,078 | 57.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Troy | 963 | 61.1% | 883 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 70/100 |
| Boonesboro | 584 | 79.8% | 3,981 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Union Mills | 168 | 92.3% | 4,747 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lexington?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lexington
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| AT&T | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lexington Internet Providers
Based on 128 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lexington residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 89.4% coverage in Lexington.
At a national level, based on 4345 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lexington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lexington, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (7) | (9) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (73) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lexington
Based on data reported by Lexington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Lexington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (7) | (9) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (73) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lexington?
Of the providers in Lexington, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lexington 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.
Spectrum is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.39 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lexington, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lexington
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (8) | (73) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (7) | (9) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
Christy T.
Spectrum Cable
April 24, 2026 The pricing of the internet service keeps going up and our cable bill is very high. It seems like every year it gets more and more expensive. I have not priced our service against the other companies to see if it is in line with the competition.
A Lexington, KY Customer
Metronet Fiber
April 04, 2026 Metronet Fiber is the best internet I've had thus far in life - I haven't had any legitimate issues besides the occasional slow loading speed. Their customer service is surprisingly pretty great, I feel like a lot of tech companies are difficult to work with. One larger problem I have with them is pricing. For your first year, you get an introductory rate of around $50, which is great. Once that year is up, the price randomly increases from time to time with no warning and at an undetermined rate. Within a couple of years I was nearing $90 which feels outrageous to me. Having said that, in my area, they are known as the best provider, and it's difficult to go through switching, so I just stick with them in the meantime.
Lisa J
Metronet Fiber
January 02, 2026 Metronet has been a great internet provider for us. We frequently had buffering issues with our last internet provider (Spectrum). Most recently, a neighbor's lawn service crew accidentally cut our internet wire. We called Metronet, and they quickly had someone come out as soon as possible...the next morning. Metronet service and quality overall has been wonderful. Probably our best internet service provider experience so far.
A Lexington, KY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
April 21, 2025 A Lexington, KY Customer
Metronet Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lexington?
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 Lexington is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lexington is Spectrum.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lexington, available to 95.7% 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.