In Canton there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Canton
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 Canton are not shown.
Canton 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 100.00% of Canton. 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 Hopkinsville Electric System. Now you can call companies in Canton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Canton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Canton.
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The average Canton home can get up to 995 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.45% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Canton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Canton, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Canton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Canton you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.45% of Canton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 Canton homes.
Internet Market Health in Canton
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The map shows how competitive the Canton 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 Canton 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): 2.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Canton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Canton 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Canton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 4 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, Canton needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Canton, along with details on where in Canton and at what speeds.
Hopkinsville Electric System Fiber in Canton, KY
Hopkinsville Electric System fiber coverage
About 99.45%, or 181 people, have Hopkinsville Electric System fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Canton area. Hopkinsville Electric System is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Canton.
Hopkinsville Electric System fiber download speeds
Hopkinsville Electric System is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Canton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hopkinsville Electric System fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Canton. The fastest plan anyone in Canton can order from Hopkinsville Electric System goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Canton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hopkinsville Electric System fiber upload speeds
In Canton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hopkinsville Electric System fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hopkinsville Electric System is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Canton fiber providers. Hopkinsville Electric System offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Canton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Canton, KY
Mediacom cable coverage
About 60.44%, or 110 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Canton area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Canton.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Canton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Canton. The fastest plan anyone in Canton can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Canton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Canton 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 Canton cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Canton is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Canton, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.98%, or 131 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Canton area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Canton.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Canton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Canton. The fastest plan anyone in Canton can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Canton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Canton 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 fastest compared to other Canton fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Canton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Canton, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.98%, or 131 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Canton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Canton.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Canton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Canton. The fastest plan anyone in Canton can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Canton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Canton 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 fastest compared to other Canton fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Canton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Canton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Canton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Canton compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Canton are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 995 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 100.00% in Canton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Canton 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
- Donaldson, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cadiz, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roaring Spring, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linton, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bumpus Mills, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caledonia, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Peedee, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Faxon, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamlin, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Swedehome, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whispering Pines, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Center Point, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chain-O-Lakes, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chambersburg, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chandler, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Swanton, VT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jones Prairie, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surprise, NE: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kaseville, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds