8 Best Internet Providers in Wilson, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Wilson, KY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wilson, KY?

Conexon Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in Wilson based on 98 Kentucky customer reviews, and Conexon Connect 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wilson, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wilson

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

Based on 98 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Conexon Connect is the best internet service provider for Wilson residents. Conexon Connect was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 9.6% coverage in Wilson.

At a national level, based on 3727 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Conexon Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wilson?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Conexon Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Henderson Municipal Power & Light 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 Wilson

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Henderson Municipal Power & Light	5,000 Mbps
	Conexon Connect	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Community Fiber Solutions (CFS)	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wilson

Based on data reported by Wilson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Henderson Municipal Power & Light. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Wilson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wilson?

Kentucky customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.80 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wilson customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Wilson

Wilson 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 Wilson below, including the metrics used and how Wilson compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Wilson ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Wilson	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wilson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	3,435 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 Wilson.	6.3	6.1	6.8

 

Wilson Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wilson	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.	2.5	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.	89%	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.	62%	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.	62%	71%	76%

Wilson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wilson is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wilson is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wilson have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wilson 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.

89% of Wilson households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Wilson 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 Wilson?

How Much Speed does a Wilson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wilson is 2.5, which is smaller than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wilson's average household income is $71,364 which is higher than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Wilson also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 Wilson has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wilson households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wilson?

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 Wilson is Conexon Connect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Conexon Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Wilson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Conexon Connect has the broadest coverage in Wilson, 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 Wilson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wilson 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 Wilson's A- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.