In Paintsville there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 84.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 972 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 Paintsville, KY.
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Paintsville, KY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Paintsville
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 Paintsville are not shown.
Paintsville Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Paintsville is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 84.96% of Paintsville. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Paintsville above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Paintsville?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Paintsville.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Paintsville home can get up to 972 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 2.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 82.37% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Paintsville.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Paintsville, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Paintsville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Paintsville you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.79% of Paintsville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.78% of the city.
- 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 Paintsville homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Paintsville, along with details on where in Paintsville and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Paintsville, KY
Optimum cable coverage
About 82.68%, or 4,611 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Paintsville area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Paintsville.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paintsville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Paintsville. The fastest plan anyone in Paintsville can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Paintsville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Paintsville 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 one of the fastest compared to other Paintsville cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Paintsville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Paintsville, KY
Shentel cable coverage
About 2.58%, or 144 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Paintsville area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Paintsville.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paintsville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Paintsville. The fastest plan anyone in Paintsville can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Paintsville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Paintsville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Paintsville cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Paintsville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Paintsville Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Paintsville or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Paintsville compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Cable internet speeds in Paintsville are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 972 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 84.96% in Paintsville.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Paintsville 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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