In Big Rock there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 543 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Big Rock
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 Big Rock are not shown.
Big Rock 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 98.91% of Big Rock. 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 Thacker-Grigsby. Now you can call companies in Big Rock with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Big Rock?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Big Rock.
Internet Speed Key
The average Big Rock home can get up to 543 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 48.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Rock.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Big Rock, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Big Rock?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Rock you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Big Rock homes.
- Cable is fastest for 48.73% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 50.18%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.09% of Big Rock homes.
Internet Market Health in Big Rock
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Big Rock 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 Big Rock based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Big Rock internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Big Rock homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Big Rock internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Big Rock badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Rock, along with details on where in Big Rock and at what speeds.
TDS DSL in Big Rock, KY
TDS DSL coverage
About 98.91%, or 272 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Rock area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Rock.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Rock. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Rock. The fastest plan anyone in Big Rock can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Rock customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Big Rock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Rock DSL providers. TDS offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Rock is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby Cable in Big Rock, KY
Thacker-Grigsby cable coverage
About 48.73%, or 134 people, have Thacker-Grigsby cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, central, and west Big Rock area. Thacker-Grigsby is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Big Rock.
Thacker-Grigsby cable download speeds
Thacker-Grigsby is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Rock. Versus other cable providers in the area, Thacker-Grigsby cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Rock. The fastest plan anyone in Big Rock can order from Thacker-Grigsby goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Big Rock customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby cable upload speeds
In Big Rock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Thacker-Grigsby cable. Compared to other ISPs, Thacker-Grigsby is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Rock cable providers. Thacker-Grigsby offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Rock is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Big Rock Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Rock or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Big Rock compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Big Rock are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 543 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 98.91% in Big Rock.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Rock 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Yeaddiss, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leatherwood, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Laurel, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Napier, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smilax, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Slemp, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cinda, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delphia, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Daisy, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Totz, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mountain Home, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monument, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morning Star, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morse, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Joy, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Moriah, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Tabor, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount View, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montville, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds