Best Internet Providers in Russell, Louisville, KY
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Russell, Louisville, KY
Russell has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Russell.
Ranks compare Russell with the 44 neighborhoods in Louisville.
The Best Internet in Russell, Louisville, KY at a Glance
Russell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
BluegrassNet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Russell, Louisville, KY?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Russell based on 100 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Russell?
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 Russell, Louisville
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- BluegrassNet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Russell Compares to the Rest of Louisville
Russell's report card score is 43rd of 44 and its connectivity index is 42nd of 44.
| Measure | Russell | Rank among neighborhoods in Louisville | Louisville | Jefferson County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 44.2% | 43rd of 44 | 84.5% | 88.0% | 71.5% | Cherokee Triangle and Cloverleaf and 4 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,027 Mbps | 40th of 44 | 3,501 Mbps | 4,072 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Cloverleaf (5,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.7 | 37th of 44 | 8.4 | 9 | 7.1 | Wyandotte (10.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 18th of 44 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Southside (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 32nd of 44 | 13% | 14% | 15% | Deer Park (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 34th of 44 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Fern Creek and Highlands Douglass (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 33rd of 44 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Deer Park and Highlands Douglass (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | 37th of 44 | 75% | 76% | 76% | Audubon and Belknap (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | 38th of 44 | 77% | 77% | 81% | Highlands Douglass (94%) |
| Median household income | $34,835 | 41st of 44 | $83,634 | $79,727 | $93,246 | Highlands Douglass ($105,796) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 10th of 44 | 15% | 15% | 16% | Algonquin (33%) |
Fiber reaches 44.2% of homes in Russell, against 84.5% across Louisville and 88.0% across Jefferson County. Households in Russell are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $34,835 (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 Russell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
EarthLink Fiber in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
40.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,624 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 40.1% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,624 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Russell from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
40.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,624 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 40.1% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,624 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Russell from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
BluegrassNet Fixed Wireless in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BluegrassNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, BluegrassNet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
544 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 544 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
Spectrum Cable in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.1% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
EarthLink DSL in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.9% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Russell from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Russell, Louisville, KY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.9% of Russell homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Russell from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Russell Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Russell that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Park Hill has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Central Business District the fewest (31.6%); Russell has 44.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell (this page) | 7,241 | 44.2% | 2,027 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 33/100 |
| Shawnee | 11,388 | 69.5% | 3,393 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Old Louisville | 10,490 | 57.2% | 2,022 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 43/100 |
| Portland | 9,478 | 68.2% | 1,945 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 37/100 |
| Algonquin | 8,514 | 65.5% | 1,940 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 34/100 |
| Park Duvalle | 5,212 | 70.3% | 3,335 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Parkland | 5,126 | 86.2% | 3,673 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 34/100 |
| Chickasaw | 5,007 | 80.0% | 4,036 Mbps | 9.5 | B+ | 36/100 |
| California | 4,239 | 77.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Central Business District | 3,941 | 31.6% | 994 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Park Hill | 3,319 | 100.0% | 2,657 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Russell?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Russell
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| BluegrassNet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Russell Internet Providers
Based on 100 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Russell residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.30 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Russell.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Russell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Russell, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| BluegrassNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Russell
Based on data reported by Russell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Russell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,481 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BluegrassNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Russell?
Of the providers in Russell, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Russell 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Russell, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Russell
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BluegrassNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
Customer Reviews
A Meadowview Estates, KY Customer
Brandenburg Telecom Fiber
November 21, 2024 The local telcom supplies our internet here. It's been very good for us, and allows us to stream all the video and games we want, even though we live in the backwoods area of the county. They ran fiber cable all thru the county, and I think they've tried to give fiber to every household - partially because it's cheaper than the old copper line telephone service, I'm sure. The fee is reasonable, and apparently they have up to 1 Gig internet speeds, but I'm on a lower plan because of the cost. Unfortunately, unless you live in the local area, you can't sign up for their service.
T.B.
Spectrum Cable
May 10, 2023 Overall Spectrum is not a bad internet service provider. Their customer service has always been excellent. I feel they could do better as far as their pricing goes. It's a bit high but it is comparative.
A Meadowview Estates, KY Customer
AT&T Fiber
February 08, 2023 My internet provider has decent, but inconsistent speed. One of my biggest gripes with my provider is that they do too much traffic shaping and monitoring. For instance, they send takedown notices to people not based on reports, but actual packet sniffing as my neighbor with the same service experienced. Additionally, they severely limit certain kinds of traffic like torrents.
Moreover, they also run an adversarial DNS service and do not let you change your DNS directly on your router. DNS queries are routed to their own servers which actually serve web pages. This is both insecure and invasive.
My last issue with my provider is that they provide poor equipment. Their routers often need frequent rebooting and use older, insecure versions of the manufacturer's firmware. Overall, they do too much to prevent the customer from controlling their own internet experience and experiencing true net neutrality.
A Meadowview Estates, KY Customer
Spectrum Cable
January 01, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Russell?
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 Russell is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Russell is EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, BluegrassNet, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Russell, available to 99.9% 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.