Best Internet Providers in Stearns, KY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stearns, KY
Stearns has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Stearns.
Ranks compare Stearns with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Stearns, KY at a Glance
Stearns Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Highland Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Stearns ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stearns, KY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Stearns 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 Stearns, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.62% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stearns?
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 Stearns Compares to Places Its Size
Stearns's report card score is in the bottom 44% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 46%.
| Measure | Stearns | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | McCreary County | Kentucky | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | top 7% | 99.6% | 79.7% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,000 Mbps | 2,777 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 7% | 3.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 12% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 80% | bottom 3% | 85% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 5% | 81% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 74% | 71% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 56% | bottom 7% | 57% | 74% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $40,455 | bottom 3% | $35,668 | $71,265 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Stearns, against 99.6% across McCreary County and 79.7% across Kentucky. Households in Stearns are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $40,455 (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 Stearns
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stearns?
Highland Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Stearns, KY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highland Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 99.9% of Stearns 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
Spectrum Fiber in Stearns, KY
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Stearns homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stearns?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stearns, KY
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Stearns homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stearns, KY
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of Stearns homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
BroadLinc Fixed Wireless in Stearns, KY
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
BroadLinc offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Stearns homes. Across the city, BroadLinc Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stearns?
Spectrum Cable in Stearns, KY
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 82.3% of Stearns homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stearns?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Stearns, KY.
Internet in Stearns by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Stearns has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Stearns
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Stearns
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42647 | 3,849 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 42/100 |
How Stearns Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Stearns that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Marshes Siding has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Whitley City the fewest (99.3%); Stearns has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns (this page) | 2,957 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Pine Knot | 3,496 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Whitley City | 2,325 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Hollyhill | 1,661 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Strunk | 1,451 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Marshes Siding | 1,016 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Beulah Heights | 692 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Smith Town | 457 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Revelo | 371 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 39/100 |
| White Oak Junction | 292 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 26/100 |
| Silerville | 241 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stearns?
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, Highland Telephone Cooperative and Spectrum 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 Stearns
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| BroadLinc | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Stearns Internet Providers
Based on 82 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Stearns residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 3.30 out of 5 stars and 82.3% coverage in Stearns.
At a national level, based on 3117 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 Stearns Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stearns, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stearns Overall | Kentucky Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (1) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stearns
Based on data reported by Stearns ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Highland Telephone Cooperative and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Stearns. 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stearns Speed | Kentucky Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | 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 Stearns?
Of the providers in Stearns, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stearns 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. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.08 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Stearns, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stearns
| ISP / Tech Type | Stearns Affordability | Kentucky Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (1) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (73) | (1949) | 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 Stearns?
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 Stearns is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Highland Telephone Cooperative and Spectrum. 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 Stearns is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Highland Telephone Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Stearns, 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.