In McCreary County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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9 Internet Service Providers in McCreary 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 McCreary County are not shown.
McCreary 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 99.57% of McCreary 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 Highland Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in McCreary County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in McCreary County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in McCreary County.
Internet Speed Key
The average McCreary County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.57% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in McCreary County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McCreary 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 99.57% of McCreary County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 McCreary County homes.
Internet Market Health in McCreary County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the McCreary 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 McCreary County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
McCreary County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, McCreary County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. McCreary County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, McCreary County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McCreary County, along with details on where in McCreary County and at what speeds.
Highland Telephone Cooperative Fiber in McCreary County, KY
Highland Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 99.56%, or 16,813 people, have Highland Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McCreary County area. Highland Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of McCreary County.
Highland Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Highland Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCreary County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Highland Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary County can order from Highland Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McCreary County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Highland Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In McCreary County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Highland Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Highland Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other McCreary County fiber providers. Highland Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McCreary County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in McCreary County, KY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 78.69%, or 13,289 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McCreary County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McCreary County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCreary County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McCreary County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In McCreary County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 McCreary County cable providers. Spectrum 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 McCreary County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 995 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McCreary County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.23%, or 13,211 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McCreary 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 much of McCreary 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 McCreary County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary 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 McCreary County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In McCreary 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 above average compared to other McCreary 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 McCreary 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McCreary County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 28.00%, or 4,728 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, northwest, and northeast McCreary County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McCreary County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCreary County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McCreary County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In McCreary 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 below average compared to other McCreary County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 McCreary County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McCreary County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 28.00%, or 4,728 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, northwest, and northeast McCreary County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McCreary County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCreary County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McCreary County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In McCreary 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 below average compared to other McCreary County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 McCreary County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
BroadLinc Fixed Wireless in McCreary County, KY
BroadLinc fixed wireless coverage
About 5.28%, or 892 people, have BroadLinc fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west McCreary County area. BroadLinc is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McCreary County.
BroadLinc fixed wireless download speeds
BroadLinc is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCreary County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BroadLinc fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary County can order from BroadLinc goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McCreary County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 87.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
BroadLinc fixed wireless upload speeds
In McCreary County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BroadLinc fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BroadLinc is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other McCreary County fixed wireless providers. BroadLinc 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 McCreary County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BroadLinc customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 87.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McCreary County, KY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.27%, or 384 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast McCreary County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McCreary County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McCreary County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McCreary County. The fastest plan anyone in McCreary County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all McCreary County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In McCreary County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McCreary County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McCreary County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
McCreary County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McCreary County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in McCreary County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in McCreary County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 99.57% in McCreary County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McCreary 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
- Whitley County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bell County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harlan County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allen County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- McDonald County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pacific County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Owen County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menominee County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meigs County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meeker County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McNairy County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McDuffie County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Panola County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds