In Breathitt County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 762 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County are not shown.
Breathitt 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 97.45% of Breathitt 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 Thacker-Grigsby. Now you can call companies in Breathitt County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Breathitt County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Breathitt County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Breathitt County home can get up to 762 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Breathitt County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Breathitt County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Breathitt County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Breathitt 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 73.82% of Breathitt County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.74% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 21.68%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.55% of Breathitt County homes.
Internet Market Health in Breathitt County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Breathitt County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Breathitt County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, 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 worse. Breathitt County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Breathitt County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Breathitt County, along with details on where in Breathitt County and at what speeds.
Thacker-Grigsby Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Thacker-Grigsby fiber coverage
About 65.64%, or 9,005 people, have Thacker-Grigsby fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, north, northeast, east, west, and south Breathitt County area. Thacker-Grigsby is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Breathitt County.
Thacker-Grigsby fiber download speeds
Thacker-Grigsby is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Thacker-Grigsby fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from Thacker-Grigsby goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby fiber upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Thacker-Grigsby fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Thacker-Grigsby is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Breathitt County fiber providers. Thacker-Grigsby offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt 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
EarthLink DSL in Breathitt County, KY
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 43.26%, or 5,934 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Breathitt County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Breathitt County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Breathitt County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Breathitt County, KY
AT&T DSL coverage
About 43.26%, or 5,934 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Breathitt County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Breathitt County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Breathitt County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Breathitt County, KY
TDS DSL coverage
About 30.14%, or 4,134 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, southeast, and central Breathitt County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Breathitt County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Breathitt County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 60.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Breathitt County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Breathitt County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 45.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Crystal Broadband Networks fiber coverage
About 27.40%, or 3,759 people, have Crystal Broadband Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, northeast, north, west, and east Breathitt County area. Crystal Broadband Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Breathitt County.
Crystal Broadband Networks fiber download speeds
Crystal Broadband Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Crystal Broadband Networks fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from Crystal Broadband Networks goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Breathitt County customers is up to 470 Mbps.
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- 89.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks fiber upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Crystal Broadband Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Crystal Broadband Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Breathitt County fiber providers. Crystal Broadband Networks 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 Breathitt County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Crystal Broadband Networks customers can get speeds up to 93 Mbps.
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- 89.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks Cable in Breathitt County, KY
Crystal Broadband Networks cable coverage
About 8.32%, or 1,142 people, have Crystal Broadband Networks cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, northeast, and east Breathitt County area. Crystal Broadband Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Breathitt County.
Crystal Broadband Networks cable download speeds
Crystal Broadband Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Crystal Broadband Networks cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from Crystal Broadband Networks goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks cable upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Crystal Broadband Networks cable. Compared to other ISPs, Crystal Broadband Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Breathitt County cable providers. Crystal Broadband Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Breathitt County, KY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 4.17%, or 572 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Breathitt 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 Breathitt County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Breathitt County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt 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
TDS Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
TDS fiber coverage
About 2.87%, or 394 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Breathitt County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Breathitt County.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Breathitt County fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Foothills Communications Fiber in Breathitt County, KY
Foothills Communications fiber coverage
About 1.02%, or 140 people, have Foothills Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and northeast Breathitt County area. Foothills Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Breathitt County.
Foothills Communications fiber download speeds
Foothills Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Foothills Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from Foothills Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Breathitt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Communications fiber upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Foothills Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Foothills Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Breathitt County fiber providers. Foothills Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Breathitt 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Breathitt County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 43.53%, or 5,971 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, southwest, northeast, east, and south Breathitt 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 some of Breathitt 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 Breathitt County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 49.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Breathitt 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 the fastest compared to other Breathitt 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 Breathitt 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 11 Mbps.
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- 49.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Breathitt County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 1,658 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, east, west, south, and north Breathitt 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 Breathitt County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Breathitt County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Breathitt County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Breathitt County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Breathitt County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 1,658 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, east, west, south, and north Breathitt 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 Breathitt County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Breathitt County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Breathitt County. The fastest plan anyone in Breathitt County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Breathitt County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Breathitt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Breathitt County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Breathitt County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Breathitt County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Breathitt County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Breathitt County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Breathitt County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 762 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 97.45% in Breathitt County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Breathitt 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
- Owsley County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garrard County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boyle County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Holmes County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maries County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Magoffin County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lynn County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds