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Internet Providers in Oakland, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Oakland, KY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 22.8%
  • 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. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 87.9%
  • 5. NCTC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.5%
  • 6. 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: 26.6%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.2%

Best Internet Providers in Oakland, KY

Kinetic by Windstream ranks as the leading internet service provider in Oakland, Kentucky. With a DSL connection, it offers speeds up to 50 Mbps starting at $40 per month. This provider covers 87.90% of the city, making it highly accessible. Its combination of moderate speeds and reasonable pricing suits everyday users, including those who stream or work from home.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet follow in second and third place, both offering satellite connections with full coverage in Oakland. Viasat provides the fastest speeds among the top three, reaching 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $119.99 per month. HughesNet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps at an initial cost of $49.99 per month, striking a balance between speed and price. While Viasat comes with higher costs, its comprehensive speed caters to users needing more bandwidth.

Oakland residents benefit from a mix of DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite options, accommodating various needs and preferences.

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
  • Always ON
32.15%
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
  • Spectrum
  • NCTC
93.47999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Oakland, KY

Provider Connection Types in Oakland, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Oakland, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
90.77%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
22.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
46.31%

List of Internet Providers in Oakland, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
NCTC Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Oakland, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, 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
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
North Central Telephone Cooperative $79.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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