In Ballard County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.82% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,021 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Ballard 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 Ballard County are not shown.
Ballard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.82% of Ballard County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is BTC. Now you can call companies in Ballard County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ballard County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ballard County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ballard County home can get up to 1,021 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which 10.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.58% 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 Ballard County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ballard County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ballard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ballard County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.58% of Ballard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.24% 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 Ballard County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ballard County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ballard County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ballard County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ballard County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ballard County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Ballard County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ballard County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ballard County, along with details on where in Ballard County and at what speeds.
BTC Fiber in Ballard County, KY
BTC fiber coverage
About 99.82%, or 7,714 people, have BTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ballard County area. BTC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ballard County.
BTC fiber download speeds
BTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BTC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from BTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ballard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BTC fiber upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BTC is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ballard County fiber providers. BTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard 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
Zito Media Cable in Ballard County, KY
Zito cable coverage
About 35.57%, or 2,749 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, west, and north Ballard County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ballard County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ballard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ballard County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Zito Media Fiber in Ballard County, KY
Zito fiber coverage
About 23.32%, or 1,802 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, and north Ballard County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ballard County.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ballard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ballard County fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard 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
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Ballard County, KY
XFINITY cable coverage
About 10.24%, or 791 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Ballard County 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 Ballard County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Ballard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Ballard County 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 the fastest compared to other Ballard County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ballard County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.60%, or 5,147 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ballard County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ballard County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ballard County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ballard County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Ballard County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ballard County, KY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 46.70%, or 3,609 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, north, northeast, west, east, and south Ballard County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ballard County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ballard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ballard County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ballard County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ballard County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 6.31%, or 488 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, north, and south Ballard 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 Ballard County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ballard County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ballard County fixed wireless 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 Ballard County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ballard County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 6.31%, or 488 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, north, and south Ballard 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 Ballard County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ballard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ballard County. The fastest plan anyone in Ballard County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ballard County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ballard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ballard County fixed wireless 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 Ballard County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ballard County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ballard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ballard County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Ballard County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,021 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 99.82% in Ballard County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ballard County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Pulaski County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Massac County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCracken County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Torrance County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pushmataha County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emmons County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Culebra Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Storey County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Potter County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poquoson City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bear Lake County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds