8 Best Internet Providers in Ohio County, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ohio County, KY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ohio County, KY?

Conexon Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in Ohio County based on 99 Kentucky customer reviews, and Conexon Connect 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ohio County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ohio County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ohio County Internet Providers

Based on 99 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Conexon Connect is the best internet service provider for Ohio County residents. Conexon Connect was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 63.0% coverage in Ohio County.

At a national level, based on 3732 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Conexon Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ohio County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ohio County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Conexon Connect.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ohio County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Conexon Connect	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	BroadLinc	200 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Community Fiber Solutions (CFS)	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ohio County

Based on data reported by Ohio County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conexon Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ohio County. 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 in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Conexon Connect. This indicates Conexon Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ohio County?

Kentucky customers rate Conexon Connect as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Conexon Connect received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ohio County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ohio County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ohio County

Ohio County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Ohio County below, including the metrics used and how Ohio County compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Ohio County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Ohio County	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ohio County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	41.41%	76.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,068 Mbps	2,544 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Ohio County.	5.0	6.1	6.8

 

Ohio County Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ohio County	Kentucky	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	5%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	90%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	47%	70%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	49%	71%	76%

Ohio County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ohio County is C, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ohio County is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ohio County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ohio County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Ohio County households have an internet connection despite having 98.30% availability. 47% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 47% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A very low number of Ohio County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Ohio County?

How Much Speed does a Ohio County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ohio County is 2.6, which is larger than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ohio County's average household income is $59,041 which is about average for the Kentucky average of $69,860 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Ohio County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Kentucky who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ohio County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ohio County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ohio County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ohio County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ohio 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 Ohio County is Conexon Connect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Conexon Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Conexon Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ohio County is Conexon Connect.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ohio County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Ohio County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ohio County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Ohio County's C ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.