Best Internet Providers in Spencer County, KY
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Spencer County, KY
Spencer County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Spencer County.
Ranks compare Spencer County with the 120 Kentucky counties.
The Best Internet in Spencer County, KY at a Glance
Spencer County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Spencer County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Spencer County, KY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Spencer County based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Spencer County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.43% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Spencer County?
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 Spencer County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bluegrass Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Bardstown Connect - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Spencer County Compares to the Rest of Kentucky
Spencer County's report card score is tied 25th of 120 and its connectivity index is tied 7th of 120.
| Measure | Spencer County | Rank among Kentucky counties | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 78.2% | Tied 70th of 120 | 79.7% | 71.5% | Ballard County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,555 Mbps | 12th of 120 | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fayette County (4,842 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | Tied 19th of 120 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Franklin County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 2nd of 120 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Oldham County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 9th of 120 | 10% | 15% | Oldham County (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 2nd of 120 | 94% | 96% | Oldham County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 3rd of 120 | 89% | 91% | Oldham County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 44th of 120 | 71% | 76% | Boone County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 6th of 120 | 74% | 81% | Oldham County (90%) |
| Median household income | $104,816 | 3rd of 120 | $71,265 | $93,246 | Oldham County ($135,800) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 47th of 120 | 15% | 16% | Rowan County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 78.2% of homes in Spencer County, against 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Spencer County are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,816 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Spencer County Compares to Its Neighbors
Spencer County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Jefferson County has the most homes with fiber (88.0%) and Shelby County the fewest (62.2%); Spencer County has 78.2%.
Map of Spencer County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Spencer County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County (this page) | 19,490 | 78.2% | 3,555 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 68/100 |
| Jefferson County | 782,969 | 88.0% | 4,072 Mbps | 9 | A- | 62/100 |
| Bullitt County | 82,217 | 86.6% | 1,814 Mbps | 6 | B- | 68/100 |
| Shelby County | 48,065 | 62.2% | 3,041 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Nelson County | 46,738 | 67.4% | 3,047 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 49/100 |
| Anderson County | 23,852 | 81.5% | 3,213 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 47/100 |
Internet in Spencer County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 36.9% of homes in Mount Eden to 83.1% in Taylorsville. Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Spencer County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville | 13,981 | 83.1% | 3,618 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Mount Eden | 1,433 | 36.9% | 1,286 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 42/100 |
| Highgrove | 1,072 | 57.8% | 1,150 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Wakefield | 964 | 42.1% | 2,212 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Figg | 479 | 39.5% | 2,131 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 49/100 |
| Van Buren | 418 | 22.2% | 449 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Waterford | 339 | 88.8% | 4,497 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 53/100 |
ZIP codes in Spencer County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40071 (Taylorsville) | 16,217 | 82.3% | 3,660 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 67/100 |
| 40046 (Mount Eden) | 1,645 | 27.9% | 719 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Spencer County?
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 Spencer County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Bardstown Connect | 512 |
| Bluegrass Fiber | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| All Points Broadband | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Spencer County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Spencer County Internet Providers
Based on 120 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Spencer County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 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 95.9% coverage in Spencer County.
At a national level, based on 3461 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 Spencer County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Spencer County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spencer County Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bardstown Connect | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bluegrass Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Spencer County
Based on data reported by Spencer County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Spencer County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,554 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 | Spencer County Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Bardstown Connect | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bluegrass Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Spencer County?
Of the providers in Spencer County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Spencer County 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.39 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Spencer County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Spencer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Spencer County Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (18) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (19) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Bardstown Connect | (0) | (4) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bluegrass Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Spencer County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Spencer County?
EarthLink Fiber in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,490 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 75.8% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,490 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 Spencer County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,490 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 75.8% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,490 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 Spencer County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spencer County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.8% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Bluegrass Fiber Fixed Wireless in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
30.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
177 Mbps
Bluegrass Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.0% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, Bluegrass Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 177 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Spencer County?
Spectrum Cable in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 71.9% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bardstown Connect Cable in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
512 Mbps
Bardstown Connect offers Cable service to 5.0% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, Bardstown Connect Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 512 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spencer County?
EarthLink DSL in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.7% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 46 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Spencer County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.7% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 46 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Spencer County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Spencer County, KY
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.3% of Spencer County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Spencer County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Spencer County?
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 Spencer County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Spencer County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Spencer County, available to 95.9% 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.