Best Internet Providers in Madison County, KY
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Madison County, KY
Madison County has 8 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 Madison County.
Ranks compare Madison County with the 120 Kentucky counties.
The Best Internet in Madison County, KY at a Glance
Madison County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Cable
Metronet
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EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
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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 Madison County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Madison County, KY?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Madison County 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 Madison 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 Madison County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- BridgeMAXX - fixed wireless coverage map
How Madison County Compares to the Rest of Kentucky
Madison County's report card score is tied 7th of 120 and its connectivity index is tied 23rd of 120.
| Measure | Madison County | Rank among Kentucky counties | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 88.0% | Tied 53rd of 120 | 79.7% | 71.5% | Ballard County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 4,275 Mbps | 4th of 120 | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fayette County (4,842 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 13th 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 | 95% | Tied 15th of 120 | 94% | 96% | Oldham County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 27th of 120 | 89% | 91% | Oldham County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 38th of 120 | 71% | 76% | Boone County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 11th of 120 | 74% | 81% | Oldham County (90%) |
| Median household income | $72,302 | 19th of 120 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Oldham County ($135,800) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | 4th of 120 | 15% | 16% | Rowan County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 88.0% of homes in Madison County, against 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Madison 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 $72,302 (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 Madison County Compares to Its Neighbors
Madison County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Jackson County has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Rockcastle County the fewest (64.0%); Madison County has 88.0%.
Map of Madison County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Madison County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County (this page) | 92,701 | 88.0% | 4,275 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Fayette County | 322,570 | 92.9% | 4,842 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Jessamine County | 52,991 | 88.4% | 4,269 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Clark County | 36,972 | 88.6% | 3,745 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 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 |
| Estill County | 14,163 | 99.1% | 2,007 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Jackson County | 12,955 | 99.5% | 1,012 Mbps | 1.9 | C+ | 50/100 |
Internet in Madison County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 85.0% of homes in Waco to 97.7% in College Hill; by ZIP code, from 85.7% in 40475 (Richmond) to 92.9% in 40403 (Berea). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Madison County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 55,260 | 85.5% | 4,321 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Berea | 25,368 | 92.5% | 4,596 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Waco | 1,856 | 85.0% | 3,331 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Redhouse | 1,538 | 89.0% | 3,162 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 60/100 |
| College Hill | 1,115 | 97.7% | 4,890 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 19/100 |
| Moberly | 735 | 71.4% | 3,106 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 46/100 |
| Duluth | 734 | 69.9% | 1,447 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Million | 713 | 92.8% | 4,494 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 71/100 |
| Union City | 659 | 90.9% | 963 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 44/100 |
| Terrill | 613 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 52/100 |
| Morrill | 594 | 98.8% | 2,828 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 64/100 |
| Boonesboro | 584 | 79.8% | 3,981 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Speedwell | 429 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 46/100 |
| Duncanon | 413 | 65.4% | 3,125 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 65/100 |
| Winston | 318 | 100.0% | 4,003 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 23/100 |
| Newby | 300 | 100.0% | 2,133 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Doylesville | 298 | 85.2% | 856 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 30/100 |
| Reeds Crossing | 277 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 59/100 |
| Caleast | 274 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 55/100 |
| Cottonburg | 263 | 95.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 51/100 |
| Nina | 164 | 57.3% | 844 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 51/100 |
| Edenton | 129 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hisel | 84 | 73.8% | 1,156 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 72/100 |
| Kingston | 70 | 100.0% | 1,386 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Bybee | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Whites | 64 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 66/100 |
ZIP codes in Madison County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40475 (Richmond) | 62,528 | 85.7% | 4,157 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 40403 (Berea) | 26,073 | 92.9% | 4,388 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 40385 (Waco) | 3,258 | 91.2% | 3,818 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 30/100 |
| 40404 (Berea) | 861 | 40.8% | 5,120 Mbps | 8 | B | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Madison 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, Metronet 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 Madison County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| BridgeMAXX | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Madison County Internet Providers
Based on 128 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Madison County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.30 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Metronet wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 65.3% coverage in Madison County.
At a national level, based on 4348 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 Madison County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Madison County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet |  (2) | (9) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madison County
Based on data reported by Madison County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Madison County. 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.
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 | Madison County Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (6) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (2) | (9) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Madison County?
Of the providers in Madison County, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Madison 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.
Spectrum is rated 3.67 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 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Madison County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Madison County
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (2) | (9) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Madison County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
Metronet Fiber in Madison County, KY
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 65.3% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Madison County, KY
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,591 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 45.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,591 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Madison County, KY
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,591 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 45.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,591 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Madison County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Madison County, KY
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 23.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Madison County, KY
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,982 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 22.3% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,982 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 Madison County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, KY
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Madison 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 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison County, KY
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
246 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 246 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, KY
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison County, KY
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless in Madison County, KY
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
BridgeMAXX offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Madison County homes. Across the county, BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
Spectrum Cable in Madison County, KY
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 88.0% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
EarthLink DSL in Madison County, KY
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 41.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Madison County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Madison County, KY
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 41.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Madison County, KY
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 26.2% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 103 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Madison County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
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Metronet Fiber
November 27, 2025 I enjoy my provider a lot! I had it in my previous apartment, and upon recently moving, we had it installed in our new apartment. It runs very well and smoothly.
A Richmond, KY Customer
Spectrum Cable
October 11, 2025 Crystal B.
Spectrum Fiber
July 20, 2025 I have used Spectrum in other areas and had mixed experiences, but where I live now the service has been perfect. Others in the area have issues but I have yet to have any outages that weren't beyond the control of the provider. I would recommend them in my neighborhood. Additionally, I have bundled services and am very pleased with the price.
John C
Spectrum Cable
June 07, 2024 Spectrum Internet offers a solid and reliable service, particularly commendable for its stability. It manages multiple devices seamlessly, making it a great option for households with high connectivity needs. I work from home and have to upload/download multiple gigs a day and it handles it fine while also playing like Netflix in another room. While it isn't the cheapest option on the market, the consistent performance and ability to support several devices simultaneously provide good value for the cost. In today's market, finding a perfect blend of quality and affordability is challenging, but Spectrum Internet does a commendable job of balancing the two.
DavidM
Spectrum Cable
May 13, 2023 My internet provider does a good job when there are problems. Squirrels ate through an important outside line, and they fixed it without a problem. They generally respond well and timely when there are issues, and the telephone customer service, website and app are all very good. I'm happy with the service that Spectrum provides to me, and I can't think of any complaints.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Madison 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 Madison County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Madison County is Spectrum.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madison County, available to 92.9% 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.