In Barren County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,278 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Barren 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 Barren County are not shown.
Barren County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.73% of Barren 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 SCRTC. Now you can call companies in Barren County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Barren County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Barren County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Barren County home can get up to 1,278 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 26.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barren County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Barren County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Barren County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barren 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 85.54% of Barren County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.14% 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 Barren County homes.
Internet Market Health in Barren County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Barren 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 Barren County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Barren County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Barren County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, 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 worse. Barren County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Barren County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barren County, along with details on where in Barren County and at what speeds.
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) Fiber in Barren County, KY
SCRTC fiber coverage
About 95.64%, or 42,545 people, have SCRTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barren County area. SCRTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Barren County.
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) fiber download speeds
SCRTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SCRTC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from SCRTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barren County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) fiber upload speeds
In Barren County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SCRTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SCRTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Barren County fiber providers. SCRTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barren County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EPB Fiber in Barren County, KY
EPB fiber coverage
About 37.59%, or 16,722 people, have EPB fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, west, and south Barren County area. EPB is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barren County.
EPB fiber download speeds
EPB is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EPB fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from EPB goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barren County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EPB fiber upload speeds
In Barren County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EPB fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EPB is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Barren County fiber providers. EPB offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barren County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Barren County, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 36.12%, or 16,067 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northwest, north, northeast, west, southwest, and south Barren County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barren County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barren County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Barren County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Barren County DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 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 Barren County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Barren County, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 27.56%, or 12,259 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, southwest, and northwest Barren County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Barren County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren 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 Barren County customers is up to 1,946 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren 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 1,946 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) DSL in Barren County, KY
SCRTC DSL coverage
About 21.51%, or 9,568 people, have SCRTC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, east, north, northwest, southeast, and southwest Barren County area. SCRTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Barren County.
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) DSL download speeds
SCRTC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, SCRTC DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from SCRTC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barren County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 18.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 57.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) DSL upload speeds
In Barren County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SCRTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, SCRTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Barren County DSL providers. SCRTC offers 3 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 Barren County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, SCRTC customers can get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps.
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- 18.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 57.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EPB Cable in Barren County, KY
EPB cable coverage
About 21.00%, or 9,344 people, have EPB cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, southwest, central, north, south, southeast, and west Barren County area. EPB is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Barren County.
EPB cable download speeds
EPB is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other cable providers in the area, EPB cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from EPB goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Barren County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
EPB cable upload speeds
In Barren County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EPB cable. Compared to other ISPs, EPB is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Barren County cable providers. EPB offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barren County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Barren County, KY
XFINITY cable coverage
About 13.15%, or 5,848 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, southwest, central, and south Barren 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 Barren County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Barren County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Barren 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 average compared to other Barren County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barren County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Barren County, KY
Mediacom cable coverage
About 4.38%, or 1,950 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and northeast Barren County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barren County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barren County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Barren County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Barren County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barren County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barren County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.67%, or 37,220 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren 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 Barren County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 38.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barren 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 average compared to other Barren 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 Barren 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 9.5 Mbps.
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- 38.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barren County, KY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 69.71%, or 31,012 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barren County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Barren County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Barren County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barren 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 Barren County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barren County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barren County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 32.64%, or 14,521 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, central, east, west, and southeast Barren County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Barren County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren 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 Barren County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren 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 3.6 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barren County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 32.64%, or 14,521 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, central, east, west, and southeast Barren County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Barren County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barren 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 Barren County. The fastest plan anyone in Barren 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 Barren County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Barren County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barren County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Barren County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Barren County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,278 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 99.73% in Barren County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barren 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
- Metcalfe County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Russell County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Todd County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Christian County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitley County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Laurel County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Bryan County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pasquotank County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nye County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calaveras County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calumet County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds