Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, KY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln, KY
Lincoln 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 Lincoln.
Ranks compare Lincoln with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lincoln, KY at a Glance
Lincoln Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Lincoln ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln, KY?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Lincoln 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 Lincoln, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln?
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.
How Lincoln Compares to Places Its Size
Lincoln's report card score is in the top 7% and its connectivity index is in the top 31%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Clay County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 91.9% | 79.7% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 1,849 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 20% | 4.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 12% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 86% | 94% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 84% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 29% | 71% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 33% | bottom 1% | 56% | 74% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $34,028 | bottom 3% | $46,818 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 5% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Lincoln, against 91.9% across Clay County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Lincoln are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $34,028 (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 Lincoln
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Windstream Fiber in Lincoln, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lincoln 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Spectrum Cable in Lincoln, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Windstream DSL in Lincoln, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 100.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Lincoln by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lincoln
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lincoln
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lincoln Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lincoln that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Garrard has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lake the fewest (5.5%); Lincoln has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (this page) | 218 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Manchester | 13,029 | 94.9% | 1,892 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 48/100 |
| Hammond | 478 | 19.9% | 1,210 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Bluehole | 402 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 50/100 |
| Garrard | 373 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 28/100 |
| Brightshade | 273 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | B- | 45/100 |
| Urban | 267 | 58.0% | 1,228 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 72/100 |
| Ogle | 240 | 57.9% | 1,280 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 58/100 |
| Sprule | 239 | 70.3% | 1,687 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 68/100 |
| Lake | 201 | 5.5% | 996 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Green Road | 185 | 64.9% | 1,333 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
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
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Lincoln. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Lincoln Internet Providers
Based on 114 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Lincoln residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.33 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 100.0% coverage in Lincoln.
At a national level, based on 3930 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lincoln Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln
Based on data reported by Lincoln ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lincoln. 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.
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 Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
Of the providers in Lincoln, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lincoln 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.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than 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 Lincoln, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
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?
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 is Verizon.
- 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 is Verizon.
- Windstream, Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lincoln, available to 100.0% 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.