In 42261 there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 35.61% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in 42261, KY.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in 42261
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 42261 are not shown.
42261 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 42261 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 35.61% of 42261. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in 42261 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 42261?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 42261.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 42261 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 35.61% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 42261?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 42261 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.80% of 42261 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 42261 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 42261, along with details on where in 42261 and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in 42261, KY
Mediacom cable coverage
About 35.34%, or 3,663 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, north, northeast, south, west, and northwest 42261 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 42261.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 42261. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 42261. The fastest plan anyone in 42261 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 42261 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 42261 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 42261 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 42261 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
42261 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 42261 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 42261 compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Cable internet speeds in 42261 are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 35.61% in 42261.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 42261 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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