In Nelson County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 64.05% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,101 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 Nelson County, KY.
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Nelson County, KY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Nelson 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 Nelson County are not shown.
Nelson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nelson County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 64.05% of Nelson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Nelson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Nelson County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Nelson County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson County home can get up to 4,101 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 49.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.40% 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 Nelson County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Nelson County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Nelson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.05% of Nelson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.42% 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 Nelson County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson County, along with details on where in Nelson County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Nelson County, KY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 52.51%, or 24,544 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northwest, north, southeast, northeast, and south Nelson County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nelson County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson County customers is up to 4,781 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 4,781 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Nelson County, KY
AT&T fiber coverage
About 52.51%, or 24,544 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northwest, north, southeast, northeast, and south Nelson County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nelson County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson County customers is up to 4,781 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 4,781 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bardstown Connect Fiber in Nelson County, KY
Bardstown Connect fiber coverage
About 42.87%, or 20,035 people, have Bardstown Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nelson County area. Bardstown Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson County.
Bardstown Connect fiber download speeds
Bardstown Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bardstown Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Bardstown Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bardstown Connect fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bardstown Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bardstown Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. Bardstown Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson 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
Spectrum Fiber in Nelson County, KY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.22%, or 572 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and northeast Nelson County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Nelson County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 594 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nelson County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Nelson County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Fiber internet speeds in Nelson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 4,101 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 64.05% in Nelson County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Washington County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Meade County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jessamine County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Estill County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Chisago County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dearborn County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Darke County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Culpeper County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, VT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds