In Creston there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,979 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Creston
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 Creston are not shown.
Creston 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 Creston. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Creston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Creston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Creston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Creston home can get up to 1,979 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.06% 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 Creston.-->
What type of internet should I choose in Creston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Creston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Creston 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 Creston homes.
Internet Market Health in Creston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Creston 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 Creston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Creston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Creston homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and dsl, 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 worse. Creston 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, Creston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Creston, along with details on where in Creston and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Creston, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 97 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Creston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Creston.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Creston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Creston. The fastest plan anyone in Creston can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Creston customers is up to 1,979 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Creston 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 Creston fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 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 Creston 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 1,979 Mbps.
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- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Creston, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 97 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Creston area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Creston.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Creston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Creston. The fastest plan anyone in Creston can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Creston customers is up to 154 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Creston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Creston DSL providers. Windstream 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 Creston 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 39 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.1% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Creston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Creston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Creston compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Creston are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,979 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 Creston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Creston 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
- Clementsville, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rheber, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Casey Creek, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pricetown, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bass, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dunnville, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eunice, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knifley, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elk Horn, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wayan, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clear Lake, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clementson, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clifty, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Climax, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coal Springs, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cobbs, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cobham, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cohagen, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colebank, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds