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Best Internet Providers in Oil City, KY

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Oil City has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Oil City.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber100.0%Barren County 98.3%top 1%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsBarren County 1,307 Mbpstop 38%
Providers65 at a typical addresstop 34%
Homes with internet93%Barren County 87%top 15%
ISP Report CardB-score 59 of 100top 21%
Connectivity index62/100Barren County 52/100top 15%

Ranks compare Oil City with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Oil City, KY at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Oil City ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestEPB and South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC)Up to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 84.24% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Oil City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

SCRTC

SCRTC logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(5)

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Price: $50.00 - $70.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Oil City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Oil City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.3 of 5 stars

(4)

EPB

EPB logo

Availability:

36.4%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(7)

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Price: $35.00 - $60.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Oil City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Oil City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

36.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.3 of 5 stars

(7)

Cable

24.3%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Cable: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Oil City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Oil City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

79.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

99.4%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Oil City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Oil City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.4%

249 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

84.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Oil City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Oil City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.2%

56 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Oil City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Oil City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

79.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Oil City residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Oil City ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oil City, KY?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Oil City based on 32 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oil City?

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.

Oil City, KY map of internet availability

How Oil City Compares to Places Its Size

Oil City's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.

B-score 59 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 21%
62/100Barren County 52/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 15%
Measure Oil City Rank among US places under 1,000 people Barren County Kentucky US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 98.3% 79.7% 71.5% Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 1,307 Mbps 2,777 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5 top 34% 4.9 6.7 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.2 bottom 24% 2.5 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 8% bottom 48% 9% 10% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 98% top 10% 92% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 93% top 15% 87% 89% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 82% top 7% 74% 71% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 76% top 37% 68% 74% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $56,063 bottom 24% $54,121 $71,265 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 15% top 22% 13% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Oil City, against 98.3% across Barren County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Oil City are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,063 (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 Oil City

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?

SCRTC Fiber in Oil City, KY

SCRTC logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Oil City homes. Across the city, SCRTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for SCRTC Fiber. SCRTC Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Oil City from SCRTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

EPB Fiber in Oil City, KY

EPB logo

Availability:

36.4%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(7)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

EPB offers Fiber service to 36.4% of Oil City homes. Across the city, EPB Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EPB Fiber. EPB Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Oil City from EPB in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oil City, KY

Verizon logo

Availability:

99.4%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

249 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Oil City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 249 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 city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Oil City from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oil City, KY

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

84.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

56 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Oil City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Oil City from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oil City, KY

EarthLink logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Oil City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Oil City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oil City, KY

AT&T logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Oil City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Oil City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?

EPB Cable in Oil City, KY

EPB logo

Availability:

24.3%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

EPB offers Cable service to 24.3% of Oil City homes. Across the city, EPB Cable has speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. EPB Cable is rated other types of internet service available in Oil City from EPB in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Oil City, KY.

Internet in Oil City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Oil City

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Oil City

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Oil City Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Oil City that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Glasgow has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Park City the fewest (90.2%); Oil City has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Oil City (this page)514 100.0%1,000 Mbps5B-62/100
Glasgow27,409 99.7%1,444 Mbps5B56/100
Cave City5,404 96.2%1,187 Mbps6.2B36/100
Park City2,302 90.2%1,251 Mbps5.5B-38/100
Haywood719 100.0%1,000 Mbps4.7B-60/100
Coral Hill651 97.5%1,048 Mbps4.9B-59/100
Lecta481 100.0%1,182 Mbps7.6B+48/100
Pritchardsville248 100.0%1,032 Mbps4B-70/100
Merry Oaks231 55.8%615 Mbps4.8C-42/100
Goodnight184 100.0%1,200 Mbps5.5B56/100
Stovall92 100.0%1,000 Mbps5.6B46/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oil City?

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, EPB and South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) 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 Oil City

Max Advertised Speed in Oil City, KY
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC)1,000
EPB1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Oil City Internet Providers

Based on 32 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Oil City 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 99.4% coverage in Oil City.

At a national level, based on 2236 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 Oil City Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oil City, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeOil City OverallKentucky OverallNational OverallFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
SCRTCNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (18)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EPBNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oil City

Based on data reported by Oil City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EPB and South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC). These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Oil City. 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 TypeOil City SpeedKentucky SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (3)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SCRTCNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
EPBNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oil City?

Of the providers in Oil City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oil City 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 Oil City, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Oil City

ISP / Tech TypeOil City AffordabilityKentucky AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
SCRTCNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (18)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EPBNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky

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SCRTC Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

dan m

Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Jen L.

Spectrum Cable

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Susan P.

AT&T DSL

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scott G.

Windstream Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Oil City?

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 Oil City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be EPB and South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC). 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 Oil City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oil City, 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.