Best Internet Providers in Lincoln County, KY
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln County, KY
Lincoln County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln County.
Ranks compare Lincoln County with the 120 Kentucky counties.
The Best Internet in Lincoln County, KY at a Glance
Lincoln County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Lincoln County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln County, KY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Lincoln County based on 119 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 Lincoln County?
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 Lincoln County
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Kentucky WiMAX - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Lincoln County Compares to the Rest of Kentucky
Lincoln County's report card score is tied 45th of 120 and its connectivity index is tied 93rd of 120.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Rank among Kentucky counties | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 78.0% | 72nd of 120 | 79.7% | 71.5% | Ballard County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,209 Mbps | 81st of 120 | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fayette County (4,842 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 22nd of 120 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Franklin County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 47th of 120 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Oldham County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 27th of 120 | 10% | 15% | Oldham County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 77th of 120 | 94% | 96% | Oldham County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 66th of 120 | 89% | 91% | Oldham County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | Tied 110th of 120 | 71% | 76% | Boone County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 63rd of 120 | 74% | 81% | Oldham County (90%) |
| Median household income | $55,501 | 73rd of 120 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Oldham County ($135,800) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 74th of 120 | 15% | 16% | Rowan County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 78.0% of homes in Lincoln County, against 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Lincoln County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,501 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Lincoln County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lincoln County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Casey County has the most homes with fiber (81.5%) and Pulaski County the fewest (62.9%); Lincoln County has 78.0%.
Map of Lincoln County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lincoln County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County (this page) | 24,275 | 78.0% | 1,209 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 33/100 |
| Pulaski County | 65,034 | 62.9% | 1,504 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 46/100 |
| Boyle County | 30,614 | 77.0% | 3,527 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Garrard County | 16,953 | 75.1% | 1,483 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 46/100 |
| Rockcastle County | 16,037 | 64.0% | 1,406 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Casey County | 15,941 | 81.5% | 1,602 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 30/100 |
Internet in Lincoln County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 63.8% of homes in Kings Mountain to 86.4% in Hustonville; by ZIP code, from 72.1% in 40484 (Stanford) to 85.7% in 40437 (Hustonville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 9,182 | 64.3% | 1,046 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 37/100 |
| Waynesburg | 3,635 | 69.5% | 1,071 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Crab Orchard | 3,537 | 79.2% | 874 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 35/100 |
| Hustonville | 3,496 | 86.4% | 1,616 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 37/100 |
| Kings Mountain | 1,296 | 63.8% | 792 Mbps | 5 | C- | 27/100 |
| Shelby City | 934 | 100.0% | 3,017 Mbps | 9 | A | 36/100 |
| McKinney | 425 | 81.4% | 1,793 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 20/100 |
| Maywood | 367 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 24/100 |
| Milledgeville | 360 | 100.0% | 1,883 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 54/100 |
| Ottenheim | 235 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 34/100 |
| Turnersville | 234 | 96.6% | 967 Mbps | 9 | B | 15/100 |
| Chicken Bristle | 224 | 97.3% | 1,947 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Broughtentown | 147 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 33/100 |
| Rowland | 117 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Jumbo | 94 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40484 (Stanford) | 11,802 | 72.1% | 1,067 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 36/100 |
| 40419 (Crab Orchard) | 4,620 | 75.2% | 836 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 36/100 |
| 40437 (Hustonville) | 4,395 | 85.7% | 1,679 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 35/100 |
| 40489 (Waynesburg) | 4,019 | 72.6% | 1,129 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 27/100 |
| 40448 (McKinney) | 54 | 81.5% | 1,634 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Lincoln County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Kentucky WiMAX | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lincoln County Internet Providers
Based on 119 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lincoln County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 76.7% coverage in Lincoln County.
At a national level, based on 4272 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lincoln County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Kentucky WiMAX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln County
Based on data reported by Lincoln County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lincoln County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,084 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Kentucky WiMAX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
Of the providers in Lincoln County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lincoln County 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lincoln County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Kentucky WiMAX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lincoln County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Spectrum Fiber in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 73.7% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 18.0% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Kentucky WiMAX Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Kentucky WiMAX offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Kentucky WiMAX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.7% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Spectrum Cable in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 60.6% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
EarthLink DSL in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 39.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 39.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Lincoln County, KY
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 32.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 90 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lincoln County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
A Magnolia, KY Customer
SCRTC Fiber
June 01, 2026 I’ve been impressed with SCRTC’s fiber internet. They offer symmetrical speeds, which is great for things like remote work (which I do), video gaming, or big uploads. Plans go up to 5 Gbps, and pricing is pretty reasonable considering it’s unlimited and super low-latency (I’m seeing like 5 ms pings). They’re part of the Smart Rural Community program, which basically means they’ve invested in solid infrastructure for in remote areas. I'd generally say it’s super reliable, and their tech support has been responsive when needed. I haven't had any outages in the 2 years I've been living here. If you’re in an area where SCRTC fiber is available, it’s probably one of the best options you’ve got. Definitely better than any DSL or cable alternative, especially in rural Kentucky.
dan m
Spectrum Cable
May 31, 2026 spectrum internet is a little over priced for what you get. the service is fine, but could be faster. the main problems ive had with spectrum have been their customer support, which is usually slow or just incompetent. if prices were lower this would be not a problem.
Jen L.
Spectrum Cable
May 22, 2026 My husband works for Spectrum's design office and our internet is free. I work from home and am able to connect flawlessly while my kids stream tv and play games. I appreciate the app that accompanies the service, as I recieve outage alerts and bill reminders. Any time we have had an issue, I have had a quick response from customer service or my app alerts me of a service disruption. Overall I am very pleased with the quality of our internet service and responsiveness of the provider.
Susan P.
AT&T DSL
May 19, 2026 My internet provider still gave me a substantial discount as I am a senior citizen. Even though the funding from the government ran out they covered me with quite a benefit. I need to cll them though as someone from Comcast stating representing ATT tried to rip me off to continue my current low price.
Scott G.
Windstream Fiber
May 02, 2026 I left Windstream DSL for two years for cable from Cox. Cox raised their prices so I went back to windstream and they then had fiber internet. Their service has been better since I came back.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lincoln County?
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 Lincoln County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lincoln County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lincoln County, available to 94.2% 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.