Internet providers in Lexington, KY

Internet in Lexington

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Lexington area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Lexington Residential Internet Coverage

Customers in the Lexington metropolitan area have a variety of options for cable, DSL, satellite, and fiber internet.

One of the main providers of fiber and DSL in Lexington is AT&T. Their coverage map includes much of central Lexington, including Southern Park, Central Downtown, and Fairway-Liberty Heights.

Windstream is a primary provider in this area, offering internet to nearly 100% of Lexington. They cover every part of Lexington, with the exception of some of Mount Vernon.

The coverage map of Time Warner Cable is similar, although Time Warner Cable serves all parts of Mount Vernon in addition to other Lexington neighborhoods. In the northwest part of the city, coverage is available in Gardenside, Holiday Hills, Cardinal Hill, and Douglas Park. Service runs east to the northeastern communities of Elkhorn Parks, Thoroughbred Acres, Warrenton, and Kenawood.

In addition, TW cable is available through the central part of the city, reaching southeastern communities like Idle Hour, Reservorir, Ashland Park, and Southeastern Hills. In the southwestern part of the city, covered neighborhoods include Garden Springs, Southland, Twin Oaks, and Indian Hills.

Although Mediacom currently has a limited service area in Lexington, coverage may expand in coming years.

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Average download speed
167.56 Mbps

Average upload speed
68.29 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
38.7 ms

Average jitter
7.69 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Lexington?

Spectrum - No data caps
Metronet - Consistent, fast speeds
Mediacom - Good for multiple users
Windstream - No long-term commitment required
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Lexington internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Metronet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Metronet
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
Windstream	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Windstream
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint