In Lee County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,351 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Lee County
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Lee County.
No internet provider of this type serves Lee County.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lee County are not shown.
Lee County 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
Availability maps for all providers in Lee County
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Internet service is available in 98.19% of Lee 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Lee County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lee County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lee County.
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The average Lee County home can get up to 2,351 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 36.44% 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 Lee County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Lee County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lee 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 80.54% of Lee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.81% of Lee County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lee County
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The map shows how competitive the Lee 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 Lee County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lee 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, Lee County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, 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. Lee County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Lee County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lee County, along with details on where in Lee County and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Lee County, KY
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 85.34%, or 6,311 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lee County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lee 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 fastest compared to other Lee County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee 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 Lee County, KY
AT&T DSL coverage
About 85.34%, or 6,311 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lee County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lee 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 fastest compared to other Lee County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications Fiber in Lee County, KY
Peoples Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 66.37%, or 4,908 people, have Peoples Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. Peoples Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lee County.
Peoples Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Peoples Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Peoples Telecommunications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Peoples Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Peoples Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Peoples Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lee County fiber providers. Peoples Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee 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 Fiber in Lee County, KY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 36.44%, or 2,695 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lee County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lee County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lee County, KY
AT&T fiber coverage
About 36.44%, or 2,695 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee 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 Lee County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lee County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber in Lee County, KY
Crystal Broadband Networks fiber coverage
About 36.09%, or 2,669 people, have Crystal Broadband Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, west, south, east, southeast, and northeast Lee County area. Crystal Broadband Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lee County.
Crystal Broadband Networks fiber download speeds
Crystal Broadband Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Crystal Broadband Networks fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Crystal Broadband Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Crystal Broadband Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Crystal Broadband Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lee County fiber providers. Crystal Broadband Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee 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
Crystal Broadband Networks Cable in Lee County, KY
Crystal Broadband Networks cable coverage
About 15.47%, or 1,144 people, have Crystal Broadband Networks cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Lee 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 Lee County.
Crystal Broadband Networks cable download speeds
Crystal Broadband Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Crystal Broadband Networks cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Crystal Broadband Networks goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Crystal Broadband Networks cable upload speeds
In Lee 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 the fastest compared to other Lee 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 Lee County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mountain Telephone Fiber in Lee County, KY
Mountain Telephone fiber coverage
About 3.15%, or 233 people, have Mountain Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Lee County area. Mountain Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lee County.
Mountain Telephone fiber download speeds
Mountain Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mountain Telephone fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Mountain Telephone goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mountain Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mountain Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mountain Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lee County fiber providers. Mountain Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lee County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.17%, or 6,446 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee 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 most of Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee 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 Lee County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 37.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 62.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 9.4 Mbps.
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- 37.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 62.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lee County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 82.29%, or 6,085 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lee County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee 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 Lee County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lee County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 82.29%, or 6,085 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lee County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee 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 Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee 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 Lee County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lee County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lee County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Lee County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,777 Mbps in Kentucky versus 2,351 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.67% versus 98.19% in Lee County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lee 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, slower speeds
- Breathitt County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garrard County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boyle County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Larue County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Real County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hutchinson County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ida County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jeff Davis County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds