Best Internet Providers in Metcalfe County, KY
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Metcalfe County, KY
Metcalfe County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Metcalfe County.
Ranks compare Metcalfe County with the 120 Kentucky counties.
The Best Internet in Metcalfe County, KY at a Glance
Metcalfe County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SCRTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Tri-County Fiber Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Metcalfe County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Metcalfe County, KY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Metcalfe County based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Metcalfe County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.25% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County
- SCRTC - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Tri-County Fiber Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- SCRTC - dsl coverage map
- Telecast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Metcalfe County Compares to the Rest of Kentucky
Metcalfe County's report card score is tied 100th of 120 and its connectivity index is tied 33rd of 120.
| Measure | Metcalfe County | Rank among Kentucky counties | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 93.3% | Tied 35th of 120 | 79.7% | 71.5% | Ballard County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 960 Mbps | 108th of 120 | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fayette County (4,842 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | Tied 112th of 120 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Franklin County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 24th 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 | 91% | Tied 62nd of 120 | 94% | 96% | Oldham County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 83% | Tied 87th of 120 | 89% | 91% | Oldham County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 30th 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 | $50,715 | 85th of 120 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Oldham County ($135,800) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 94th of 120 | 15% | 16% | Rowan County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 93.3% of homes in Metcalfe County, against 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Metcalfe County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,715 (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 Metcalfe County Compares to Its Neighbors
Metcalfe County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Barren County has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Green County the fewest (83.2%); Metcalfe County has 93.3%.
Map of Metcalfe County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Metcalfe County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County (this page) | 10,286 | 93.3% | 960 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 50/100 |
| Barren County | 44,485 | 98.3% | 1,307 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Hart County | 19,288 | 93.3% | 986 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Adair County | 18,903 | 88.8% | 1,448 Mbps | 6 | B- | 49/100 |
| Monroe County | 11,338 | 84.2% | 963 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 38/100 |
| Green County | 11,107 | 83.2% | 1,333 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Cumberland County | 5,888 | 88.1% | 1,207 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 26/100 |
Internet in Metcalfe County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Metcalfe County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | 5,683 | 95.6% | 970 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 46/100 |
| Summer Shade | 1,928 | 96.1% | 990 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 52/100 |
| Knob Lick | 972 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 49/100 |
| Center | 524 | 88.5% | 891 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 52/100 |
| Cofer | 459 | 99.1% | 991 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 66/100 |
| Cork | 422 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Savoyard | 186 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Willow Shade | 125 | 36.0% | 487 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 36/100 |
| Randolph | 71 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 53/100 |
| Wisdom | 48 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 72/100 |
| Gascon | 45 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 64/100 |
| Little Barren | 39 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 67/100 |
ZIP codes in Metcalfe County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42129 (Edmonton) | 7,068 | 93.6% | 958 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 49/100 |
| 42166 (Summer Shade) | 2,503 | 96.4% | 981 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 54/100 |
| 42154 (Knob Lick) | 757 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 49/100 |
| 42214 (Center) | 747 | 87.4% | 890 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 58/100 |
| 42124 (Beaumont) | 134 | 47.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Metcalfe County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Metcalfe County
| South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Tri-County Fiber Communications | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Telecast Communications | 50 |
| Windstream | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Metcalfe County Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Metcalfe County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Metcalfe County.
At a national level, based on 1606 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 Metcalfe County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Metcalfe County Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SCRTC |  (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (2) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-County Fiber Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Telecast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Metcalfe County
Based on data reported by Metcalfe County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Metcalfe County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Metcalfe County Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (2) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| SCRTC | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-County Fiber Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Telecast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Metcalfe County?
Of the providers in Metcalfe County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Metcalfe 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. Mediacom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Metcalfe County
| ISP / Tech Type | Metcalfe County Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (2) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| SCRTC | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Tri-County Fiber Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Telecast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Metcalfe County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Metcalfe County?
SCRTC Fiber in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) offers Fiber service to 92.8% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, SCRTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Tri-County Fiber Communications Fiber in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tri-County Fiber Communications offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, Tri-County Fiber Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Metcalfe County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Metcalfe 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 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.5% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.5% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Telecast Communications Fixed Wireless in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Telecast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, Telecast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Metcalfe County?
Mediacom Cable in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 34.5% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Metcalfe County?
SCRTC DSL in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) offers DSL service to 15.9% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, SCRTC DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county. SCRTC DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Metcalfe County from SCRTC in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Metcalfe County, KY
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.2% of Metcalfe County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Metcalfe County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Metcalfe County, available to 99.4% 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.