In Salem there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,506 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Salem
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem 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 99.31% of Salem. 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 TDS. Now you can call companies in Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Salem home can get up to 4,506 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 54.93% 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 Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Salem, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.10% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.26% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 27.99%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Salem needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
TDS DSL in Salem, KY
TDS DSL coverage
About 61.39%, or 884 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Salem.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 51.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Salem DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Salem is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Salem, KY
TDS fiber coverage
About 59.10%, or 851 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, south, southeast, and northwest Salem area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Salem.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 7,457 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem fiber providers. TDS 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 Salem is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 300 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 7,457 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Salem, KY
Mediacom cable coverage
About 57.50%, or 828 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, south, and southeast Salem area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Salem.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Salem, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 3.26%, or 47 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Salem area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 159 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem DSL 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 Salem is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.03%, or 1,354 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem 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 Salem.
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 Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 83 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Salem 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, KY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 6.04%, or 87 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Salem 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 Salem.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Salem are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 4,506 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 99.31% in Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem 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
- Lola, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burna, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hampton, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tiline, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mexico, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dycusburg, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crayne, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carrsville, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tison, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cassadaga, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- China Grove, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cloverdale, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thayer, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Three Springs, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allons, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds