Best Internet Providers in Ritner, KY
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ritner, KY
Ritner has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Ritner.
Ranks compare Ritner with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ritner, KY at a Glance
Ritner Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Highland Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
BroadLinc
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Ritner ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ritner, KY?
BroadLinc is the highest-rated internet provider in Ritner based on 6 Kentucky customer reviews, and Highland Telephone Cooperative 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 Ritner?
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 Ritner
How Ritner Compares to Places Its Size
Ritner's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Ritner | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | McCreary County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.6% | 79.7% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,000 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.7 | bottom 10% | 3.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 12% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 77% | bottom 4% | 85% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 54% | bottom 2% | 81% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 28% | 74% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | bottom 7% | 57% | 74% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $28,539 | bottom 1% | $35,668 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Ritner, against 99.6% across McCreary County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Ritner are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $28,539 (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 Ritner
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ritner?
Highland Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Ritner, KY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highland Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Ritner homes. Across the city, Highland Telephone Cooperative 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 Ritner?
BroadLinc Fixed Wireless in Ritner, KY
Availability:
50.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
BroadLinc offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.4% of Ritner homes. Across the city, BroadLinc Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ritner, KY
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.9% of Ritner homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Ritner?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ritner, KY.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ritner?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ritner, KY.
Internet in Ritner by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ritner
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ritner
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ritner Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ritner that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Marshes Siding has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stearns the fewest (99.9%); Ritner has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritner (this page) | 137 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 29/100 |
| Stearns | 2,957 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Marshes Siding | 1,016 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Smith Town | 457 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 40/100 |
| White Oak Junction | 292 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 26/100 |
| Delta | 177 | 57.1% | 1,096 Mbps | 4 | C- | 44/100 |
| Pueblo | 176 | 100.0% | 1,375 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 48/100 |
| Wiborg | 150 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Denney | 146 | 80.8% | 1,655 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 48/100 |
| Greenwood | 135 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Gregory | 30 | 30.0% | 618 Mbps | 1.3 | D- | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ritner?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by BroadLinc. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Highland Telephone Cooperative 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 Ritner
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| BroadLinc | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Ritner. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Ritner Internet Providers
Based on 6 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, BroadLinc is the best internet service provider for Ritner residents. BroadLinc was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 352 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Highland Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.40 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ritner Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ritner, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ritner Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (1) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ritner
Based on data reported by Ritner ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Highland Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ritner. 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 BroadLinc. This indicates BroadLinc reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ritner Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) |  (1) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ritner?
Of the providers in Ritner, customers rate BroadLinc the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ritner 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.
BroadLinc is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Ritner, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ritner
| ISP / Tech Type | Ritner Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (1) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (5) | 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 Ritner?
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 Ritner is BroadLinc.
- The fastest internet provider should be Highland Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, BroadLinc may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ritner is BroadLinc.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Highland Telephone Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Ritner, 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.