In Rockcastle County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.82% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,223 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County are not shown.
Rockcastle 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 99.82% of Rockcastle 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Rockcastle County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rockcastle County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rockcastle County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rockcastle County home can get up to 1,223 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 37.95% 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 Rockcastle County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rockcastle County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Rockcastle County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rockcastle 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 56.92% of Rockcastle County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.32% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 15.28%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rockcastle County homes.
Internet Market Health in Rockcastle County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Rockcastle 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, Rockcastle County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, 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. Rockcastle 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, Rockcastle County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rockcastle County, along with details on where in Rockcastle County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Rockcastle County, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 98.62%, or 15,816 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockcastle County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rockcastle County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockcastle County customers is up to 149 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Rockcastle County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rockcastle County DSL providers. Windstream offers 15 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 Rockcastle County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Rockcastle County, KY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 57.64%, or 9,243 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, west, south, northeast, southeast, and northwest Rockcastle County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rockcastle County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rockcastle County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Rockcastle County, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 41.28%, or 6,620 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, south, southeast, west, east, north, and northeast Rockcastle County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rockcastle County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockcastle County customers is up to 1,919 Mbps.
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- 91.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Rockcastle County 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 Rockcastle County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Rockcastle County 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 1,919 Mbps.
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- 91.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rockcastle County, KY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 12.63%, or 2,025 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rockcastle County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Rockcastle County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rockcastle County fiber 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 Rockcastle County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 969 Mbps.
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- 93.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications Fiber in Rockcastle County, KY
Peoples Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 5.70%, or 914 people, have Peoples Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and east Rockcastle County area. Peoples Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rockcastle County.
Peoples Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Peoples Telecommunications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Peoples Telecommunications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Peoples Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rockcastle County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Rockcastle County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Peoples Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Peoples Telecommunications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rockcastle County fiber providers. Peoples Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.59%, or 14,689 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 46.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockcastle 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 below average compared to other Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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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- 46.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rockcastle County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.07%, or 8,350 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockcastle County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rockcastle County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockcastle County 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 slowest compared to other Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 3.3 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rockcastle County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.07%, or 8,350 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockcastle County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rockcastle County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockcastle County 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 slowest compared to other Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 3.3 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rockcastle County, KY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 32.31%, or 5,181 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southwest, southeast, east, north, and west Rockcastle County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rockcastle County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rockcastle County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockcastle 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 below average compared to other Rockcastle County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockcastle County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
iWi Communications Fixed Wireless in Rockcastle County, KY
iWi fixed wireless coverage
About 10.31%, or 1,653 people, have iWi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Rockcastle County area. iWi is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rockcastle County.
iWi Communications fixed wireless download speeds
iWi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, iWi fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from iWi goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Rockcastle County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
iWi Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockcastle County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for iWi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, iWi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Rockcastle County fixed wireless providers. iWi offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockcastle County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Kentucky Fi Fixed Wireless in Rockcastle County, KY
Kentucky Fi fixed wireless coverage
About 6.19%, or 992 people, have Kentucky Fi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, and north Rockcastle County area. Kentucky Fi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rockcastle County.
Kentucky Fi fixed wireless download speeds
Kentucky Fi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockcastle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Kentucky Fi fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockcastle County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockcastle County can order from Kentucky Fi goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rockcastle County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Kentucky Fi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockcastle County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Kentucky Fi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Kentucky Fi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rockcastle County fixed wireless providers. Kentucky Fi offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockcastle County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rockcastle County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rockcastle County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rockcastle County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Rockcastle County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,223 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 99.82% in Rockcastle County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rockcastle 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
- Lincoln County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Casey County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owsley County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Green County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knott County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hart County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Overton County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Panola County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pamlico County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pacific County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Owyhee County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owen County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Owen County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Park County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds