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Internet Providers in Smilax, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Smilax, 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: 86.7%
  • 3. TDS
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 77.3%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Smilax, KY

In Smilax, Kentucky, Viasat Internet stands out as a top choice for reliable service. Viasat offers satellite internet with speeds up to 150 Mbps and covers the entire community. Despite the high starting price of $199.99 per month, Viasat’s extensive reach ensures every resident can access its services, making it ideal for remote locations where other options might falter.

HughesNet and Starlink provide strong alternatives for Smilax residents. HughesNet also delivers 100% coverage with its satellite service, although its maximum speed is lower at 100 Mbps. With a more accessible starting price of $49.99 per month, HughesNet appeals to budget-conscious users. Meanwhile, Starlink offers speeds up to 220 Mbps and full community coverage. Its starting price of $120 per month balances speed and cost, making it pricier than HughesNet but faster.

Residents of Smilax benefit from 100% satellite coverage, ensuring they have multiple solid internet options based on speed preferences and budget.

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
  • TDS
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Thacker-Grigsby Telephone
86.74%

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Provider Connection Types in Smilax, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Smilax, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
73.16%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
86.03%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
15.07%

List of Internet Providers in Smilax, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby Telephone Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
TDS DSL, Fiber 300 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Smilax, 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
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, 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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