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Internet Providers in Blackey, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Blackey, KY

  • 1. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Thacker-Grigsby Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 91.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Blackey, KY

Viasat Internet dominates Blackey, Kentucky, by offering a satellite connection with full city coverage. It delivers max download speeds of 150 Mbps, starting at $199.99 per month. This provider caters to residents needing high-speed internet in places where traditional broadband lacks.

HughesNet comes in second, also providing 100% coverage via satellite. It offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a more affordable $49.99 per month. This makes it a suitable choice for budget-conscious users seeking reliable internet. Viasat and HughesNet ensure all Blackey residents have service access, crucial in a city with limited DSL, cable, and fixed wireless options.

Fiber optic infrastructure covers 90% of Blackey, but the satellite providers' 100% coverage guarantees connectivity even in the most remote spots.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Thacker-Grigsby Telephone
91.91%

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Provider Connection Types in Blackey, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Blackey, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.73%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.36999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.94%

List of Internet Providers in Blackey, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby Telephone Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Blackey, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Thacker-Grigsby Telephone $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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