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Internet Providers in Prestonsburg, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Prestonsburg, KY

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 43.6%
    Prestonsburg speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.9%
  • Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Prestonsburg, KY

Optimum offers one of the top internet services in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. They provide cable connections with speeds up to 940 Mbps, covering 43.60% of the city. Starting at $40 per month, it combines speed with affordability. This makes Optimum a strong choice for residents who need high-performance internet. Its impressive download speeds suit larger households and heavy internet users, including those who stream high-definition videos or play online games.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet also offer valuable alternatives in Prestonsburg. Viasat’s satellite service ensures 100% coverage, even in remote areas. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, it favors coverage over speed, starting at $199.99 per month. HughesNet, another satellite provider, covers 99.90% of the city. It offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. HughesNet serves as a more affordable satellite option than Viasat, ideal for locations lacking wired connections like cable or fiber.

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
  • AT&T
20.89%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Shentel
6.02%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Prestonsburg, KY

Provider Connection Types in Prestonsburg, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Prestonsburg, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
15.02%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
69.72%

List of Internet Providers in Prestonsburg, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Shentel Cable 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Prestonsburg, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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