Best Internet Providers in Smilax, KY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Smilax, KY
Smilax has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Smilax.
Ranks compare Smilax with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Smilax, KY at a Glance
Smilax Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Thacker-Grigsby
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Smilax ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smilax, KY?
TDS is the highest-rated internet provider in Smilax based on 28 Kentucky customer reviews, and Thacker-Grigsby 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 Smilax?
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.
How Smilax Compares to Places Its Size
Smilax's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Smilax | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Leslie County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.3% | bottom 43% | 52.8% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 987 Mbps | bottom 41% | 657 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 2.1 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 6% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 83% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 83% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 3% | 75% | 71% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 21% | 61% | 74% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $37,552 | bottom 4% | $42,740 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 54.3% of homes in Smilax, against 52.8% across Leslie County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Smilax are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $37,552 (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 Smilax
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smilax?
TDS Fiber in Smilax, KY
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
342 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 32.3% of Smilax homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 342 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Smilax from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Thacker-Grigsby Fiber in Smilax, KY
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby offers Fiber service to 27.4% of Smilax homes. Across the city, Thacker-Grigsby Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smilax?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smilax, KY
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.8% of Smilax 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 Smilax?
Thacker-Grigsby Cable in Smilax, KY
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby offers Cable service to 90.3% of Smilax homes. Across the city, Thacker-Grigsby Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Smilax?
TDS DSL in Smilax, KY
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 82.0% of Smilax homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Smilax from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Smilax, KY
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 14.8% of Smilax homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Smilax by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Smilax has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Smilax
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Smilax
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41764 | 534 | 68.3% | 980 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 64/100 |
How Smilax Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Smilax that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Wooton has the most homes with fiber (83.6%) and Viper the fewest (0.0%); Smilax has 54.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smilax (this page) | 818 | 54.3% | 987 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 62/100 |
| Viper | 2,350 | 0.0% | 992 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 67/100 |
| Wooton | 1,341 | 83.6% | 916 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Yeaddiss | 607 | 15.2% | 685 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 71/100 |
| Wendover | 407 | 82.3% | 685 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Avawam | 362 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Fourseam | 329 | 95.4% | 985 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 75/100 |
| Frew | 324 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Big Rock | 275 | 0.0% | 518 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 71/100 |
| Cinda | 92 | 0.0% | 71 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 59/100 |
| Leatherwood | 27 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | D- | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smilax?
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 Smilax
| Thacker-Grigsby | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| TDS | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Smilax Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for Smilax residents. TDS was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Thacker-Grigsby wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 2.33 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Smilax.
At a national level, based on 483 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 Smilax Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Smilax, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smilax Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) |  (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smilax
Based on data reported by Smilax 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 Smilax. 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 | Smilax Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smilax?
Of the providers in Smilax, customers rate TDS the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Smilax 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.
TDS is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Thacker-Grigsby is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Smilax, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smilax
| ISP / Tech Type | Smilax Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Thacker-Grigsby | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | 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 Smilax?
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 Smilax is TDS.
- 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 Smilax is TDS.
- Viasat, Thacker-Grigsby, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smilax, available to 98.0% 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.