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Internet Providers in Foster, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Foster, KY

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 72%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. altafiber
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 20.3%
  • 5. Suncoast Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 47.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.9%

Best Internet Providers in Foster, KY

In Foster, Kentucky, Kinetic by Windstream offers reliable DSL internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps, covering 72% of the community. At $40 per month, it's an affordable option for many residents. Given the DSL coverage of 78% in Foster, this provider serves a significant portion of the community effectively. The balance between speed, coverage, and pricing makes Kinetic by Windstream a practical choice for households.

Verizon and Viasat Internet provide additional options for Foster residents. Verizon offers 5G internet with the same top speed of 50 Mbps but covers only 47.10% of the area. Starting at $50 per month, Verizon is a bit more expensive than Kinetic by Windstream but remains relatively affordable.

Viasat Internet stands out with its satellite connection, covering 100% of Foster. With speeds reaching 150 Mbps, Viasat is ideal for areas where other connections might not be reliable. This service starts at $99.99 per month. Despite the higher cost, Viasat ensures every resident has access to the internet, making it essential for full coverage.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Suncoast Broadband
  • Always ON
22.89%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • altafiber
72.04%

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Provider Connection Types in Foster, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Foster, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
78.21000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.09%

List of Internet Providers in Foster, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
altafiber Fiber, DSL 2 Gbps
Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Foster, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
altafiber $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Suncoast Broadband $55.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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