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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vernon, KY?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Vernon, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Vernon

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Vernon Internet Providers

Based on 14 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Vernon residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 3.21 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 88 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Windstream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vernon?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Vernon

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vernon

Based on data reported by Vernon ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Vernon. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 51 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vernon?

Kentucky customers rate Windstream as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Windstream received a local rating of 2.57 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Vernon, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Vernon

Vernon Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Vernon below, including the metrics used and how Vernon compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Vernon ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Vernon	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Vernon that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	76.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	51 Mbps	2,544 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Vernon.	1.0	6.1	6.8

 

Vernon Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Vernon	Kentucky	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	4%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	60%	70%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	65%	71%	76%

Vernon ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Vernon is F, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Vernon is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Vernon have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Vernon ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

83% of Vernon households have an internet connection despite having 92.86% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Vernon residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Vernon?

How Much Speed does a Vernon Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Vernon is 1.9, which is smaller than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Vernon's average household income is $49,176 which is lower than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Vernon also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Kentucky who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Vernon has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Vernon households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vernon?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Vernon, KY.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Vernon?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Vernon, KY.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vernon?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Vernon?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Vernon, KY.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Vernon?

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 Vernon is Windstream.
• The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Vernon is Windstream.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Windstream has the broadest coverage in Vernon, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Vernon compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Vernon stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Vernon's F ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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