In Boyd County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 85.05% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,887 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 Fiber internet providers in Boyd County, KY.
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Boyd County, KY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Boyd County
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 Boyd County are not shown.
Boyd County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Boyd County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 85.05% of Boyd County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Boyd County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Boyd County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Boyd County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Boyd County home can get up to 1,887 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 75.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Boyd County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Boyd County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Boyd County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Boyd County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.05% of Boyd County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.25% of the county.
- 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 Boyd County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Boyd County, along with details on where in Boyd County and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Boyd County, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 80.58%, or 38,890 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Boyd County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Boyd County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boyd County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Boyd County. The fastest plan anyone in Boyd County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Boyd County customers is up to 1,937 Mbps.
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- 93.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Boyd County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boyd County fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boyd County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,937 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Communications Fiber in Boyd County, KY
Foothills Communications fiber coverage
About 4.46%, or 2,154 people, have Foothills Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Boyd County area. Foothills Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Boyd County.
Foothills Communications fiber download speeds
Foothills Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Boyd County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Foothills Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Boyd County. The fastest plan anyone in Boyd County can order from Foothills Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boyd County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Communications fiber upload speeds
In Boyd County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Foothills Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Foothills Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Boyd County fiber providers. Foothills Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Boyd County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Boyd County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Boyd County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Boyd County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Fiber internet speeds in Boyd County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,887 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 85.05% in Boyd County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Boyd County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lawrence County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenup County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabell County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kanawha County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fleming County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nicholas County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Box Elder County, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lenoir County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Isabela Municipio, PR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Isle of Wight County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Itasca County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kandiyohi County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, ME: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Latah County, ID: less fiber coverage, faster speeds