In Knox County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 76.84% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,050 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 Knox County, KY.
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Knox County, KY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Knox 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 Knox County are not shown.
Knox County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Knox County is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 76.84% of Knox 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 Knox County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Knox County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Knox County.
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The average Knox County home can get up to 2,050 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 9.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.69% 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 Knox County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Knox County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Knox County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knox County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.84% of Knox County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.59%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Knox County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knox County, along with details on where in Knox County and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Knox County, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 50.93%, or 15,376 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, east, northeast, north, and west Knox County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Knox County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox 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 Knox County customers is up to 1,811 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knox 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 Knox 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 1,811 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Barbourville Utility Commission Fiber in Knox County, KY
Barbourville Utility Commission fiber coverage
About 30.08%, or 9,083 people, have Barbourville Utility Commission fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, and east Knox County area. Barbourville Utility Commission is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Knox County.
Barbourville Utility Commission fiber download speeds
Barbourville Utility Commission is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Barbourville Utility Commission fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Barbourville Utility Commission goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Barbourville Utility Commission fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Barbourville Utility Commission fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Barbourville Utility Commission is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. Barbourville Utility Commission offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox 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
OnPoint Broadband Fiber in Knox County, KY
OnPoint Broadband fiber coverage
About 22.53%, or 6,802 people, have OnPoint Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, west, and north Knox County area. OnPoint Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Knox County.
OnPoint Broadband fiber download speeds
OnPoint Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OnPoint Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from OnPoint Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
OnPoint Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OnPoint Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OnPoint Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. OnPoint Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox 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
EarthLink Fiber in Knox County, KY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 11.58%, or 3,496 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Knox County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 4,405 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Knox County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,405 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Knox County, KY
AT&T fiber coverage
About 11.58%, or 3,496 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Knox County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 4,405 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. AT&T 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 Knox County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,405 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Knox County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knox County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Knox County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Fiber internet speeds in Knox County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 2,050 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 76.84% in Knox County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knox 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
- Whitley County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Laurel County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harlan County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Russell County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Norton City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wise County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Metcalfe County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Russell County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adair County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yates County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aguada Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alcorn County, MS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aibonito Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, WY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morton County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds