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Internet Providers in River, Kentucky

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Home Internet in River, KY

  • 1. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Foothills Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.2%
  • 3. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in River, KY

Boasting a sterling reputation in River, Kentucky, Foothills Broadband is a key player with its fiber internet connection. By covering a striking 99% of the area, Foothills Broadband delivers eye-catching maximum download speeds up to 1 Gbps. With plans starting at only $69.95 per month, this internet provider is a boon, especially for tech enthusiasts, large households, and heavy users who thrive on a high-speed connection.

Equally noteworthy are Viasat Internet and Hughesnet, which both cover every nook and cranny of River. Powered by satellite technology, Viasat provides users with a maximum download speed of 30 Mbps for a pocket-friendly $49.99 per month. Hughesnet, using the same tech, offers top speeds of 25 Mbps at an equivalent monthly rate. They're a lifeline to those parts of River without full access to other types of connection. Despite fiber availability reaching 99% and DSL and fixed wireless barely making the cut at 1% each, these satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet play a crucial role. Their 100% coverage commitment ensures all community members can enjoy reliable internet access.

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
  • Foothills Broadband
99.22%

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Provider Connection Types in River, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in River, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
99.17%

List of Internet Providers in River, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Foothills Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in River, 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
Foothills Broadband $69.95/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

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