Best Internet Providers in Rousseau, KY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rousseau, KY
Rousseau has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and DSL 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 Rousseau.
Ranks compare Rousseau with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rousseau, KY at a Glance
Rousseau Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Thacker-Grigsby
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Crystal Broadband Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Rousseau ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rousseau, KY?
Thacker-Grigsby is the best internet provider in Rousseau based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Thacker-Grigsby had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rousseau, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Thacker-Grigsby is an option for 67.21% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rousseau?
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 Rousseau
How Rousseau Compares to Places Its Size
Rousseau's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Rousseau | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Breathitt County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.4% | top 50% | 83.7% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 913 Mbps | bottom 34% | 872 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 3.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 9% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 80% | bottom 7% | 85% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 71% | bottom 9% | 81% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 61% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | bottom 12% | 58% | 74% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $22,750 | bottom 1% | $36,491 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 75.4% of homes in Rousseau, against 83.7% across Breathitt County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Rousseau are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $22,750 (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 Rousseau
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
Thacker-Grigsby Fiber in Rousseau, KY
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby offers Fiber service to 67.2% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, Thacker-Grigsby Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber in Rousseau, KY
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks offers Fiber service to 65.6% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Rousseau, KY.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rousseau, KY.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
EarthLink DSL in Rousseau, KY
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 6.6% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Rousseau, KY
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 6.6% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Rousseau by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rousseau
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rousseau
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Rousseau Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rousseau that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Seitz has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lambric the fewest (77.9%); Rousseau has 75.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rousseau (this page) | 61 | 75.4% | 913 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Jackson | 9,287 | 82.9% | 864 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 31/100 |
| Vancleve | 754 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 39/100 |
| Bays | 379 | 98.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 32/100 |
| Clayhole | 357 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 44/100 |
| Quicksand | 301 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 25/100 |
| Foraker | 235 | 100.0% | 929 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 39/100 |
| Noble | 109 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 47/100 |
| Lambric | 95 | 77.9% | 370 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Seitz | 70 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 43/100 |
| Fritz | 39 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rousseau?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Thacker-Grigsby.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rousseau
| Thacker-Grigsby | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Crystal Broadband Networks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 10 |
| EarthLink | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Rousseau. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Rousseau Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Thacker-Grigsby is the best internet service provider for Rousseau residents. Thacker-Grigsby was rated at an average of 2.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1069 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Thacker-Grigsby is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rousseau Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rousseau, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rousseau Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Crystal Broadband Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rousseau
Based on data reported by Rousseau ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Thacker-Grigsby. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rousseau. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Thacker-Grigsby. This indicates Thacker-Grigsby reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rousseau Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Crystal Broadband Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rousseau?
Of the providers in Rousseau, customers rate Thacker-Grigsby the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rousseau 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.
Thacker-Grigsby is rated 2.33 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Rousseau, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rousseau
| ISP / Tech Type | Rousseau Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Crystal Broadband Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Rousseau?
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 Rousseau is Thacker-Grigsby.
- The fastest internet provider should be Thacker-Grigsby. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Thacker-Grigsby may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rousseau is Thacker-Grigsby.
- Viasat, Thacker-Grigsby, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rousseau, available to 67.2% 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.