In Kentucky there are 6 residential Cable providers covering 81.22% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 980 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Kentucky
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 Kentucky are not shown.
Kentucky Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kentucky is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 81.22% of Kentucky. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Kentucky above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Kentucky?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Kentucky.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Kentucky home can get up to 980 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kentucky.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Kentucky, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Kentucky?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kentucky you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.64% of Kentucky homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.29% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 1.56%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.13%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.39% of Kentucky homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kentucky, along with details on where in Kentucky and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Kentucky
Spectrum cable coverage
About 63.88%, or 2,878,207 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Kentucky area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Kentucky.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kentucky. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kentucky. The fastest plan anyone in Kentucky can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kentucky customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kentucky download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kentucky cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kentucky is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 844 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Kentucky
XFINITY cable coverage
About 5.28%, or 237,728 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, west, central, and south Kentucky area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kentucky.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kentucky. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kentucky. The fastest plan anyone in Kentucky can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Kentucky customers is up to 1,291 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Kentucky download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kentucky cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kentucky is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 60 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kentucky
Mediacom cable coverage
About 2.92%, or 131,535 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and central Kentucky area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kentucky.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kentucky. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kentucky. The fastest plan anyone in Kentucky can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kentucky customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Kentucky 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 below average compared to other Kentucky cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kentucky is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Kentucky
Optimum cable coverage
About 1.93%, or 86,969 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, and southeast Kentucky area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kentucky.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kentucky. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kentucky. The fastest plan anyone in Kentucky can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Kentucky customers is up to 684 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Kentucky download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kentucky cable providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kentucky is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
IMCTV Cable in Kentucky
IMCTV cable coverage
About 1.24%, or 56,055 people, have IMCTV cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and southeast Kentucky area. IMCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kentucky.
IMCTV cable download speeds
IMCTV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kentucky. Versus other cable providers in the area, IMCTV cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kentucky. The fastest plan anyone in Kentucky can order from IMCTV goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kentucky customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
IMCTV cable upload speeds
In Kentucky download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IMCTV cable. Compared to other ISPs, IMCTV is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kentucky cable providers. IMCTV offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kentucky is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
FPB Cable in Kentucky
FPB cable coverage
About 1.09%, or 49,148 people, have FPB cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north Kentucky area. FPB is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kentucky.
FPB cable download speeds
FPB is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kentucky. Versus other cable providers in the area, FPB cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kentucky. The fastest plan anyone in Kentucky can order from FPB goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Kentucky customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
FPB cable upload speeds
In Kentucky download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for FPB cable. Compared to other ISPs, FPB is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kentucky cable providers. FPB offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kentucky is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Kentucky Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kentucky or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Kentucky compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Kentucky are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 980 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 81.22% in Kentucky.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kentucky 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Tennessee: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- California: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisiana: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: more cable coverage, faster speeds