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Internet Providers in Alpha, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Alpha, KY

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 88.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Alpha, KY

Windstream stands out as the premier internet provider in Alpha, Kentucky. Offering both DSL and Fiber connections, Windstream boasts a rapid maximum download limit of 1 Gbps. Their services reach more than half of the Alpha community with a coverage rate of 53%. Their competitive starting price of $39.99 per month makes their proposition undeniably attractive, particularly for high-demand internet users like gamers or large households. Despite not having total coverage in Alpha, Windstream effectively services these high-demand needs.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet are there to fill in for areas that Windstream doesn't cover. Offering a full coverage rate of 100% via satellite connection, no home or business in Alpha is left without reliable internet service. With a starting price of $49.99 per month, Viasat has the edge over Hughesnet by offering a maximum speed of 30 Mbps, slightly faster than Hughesnet's limit of 25 Mbps. Though not as speedy as Windstream's service, Viasat and Hughesnet provide essential coverage in Alpha, especially with cable's absence and the limited availability of DSL and fiber at 53% and 49% respectively.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
88.62%

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Provider Connection Types in Alpha, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alpha, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
52.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
48.65%

List of Internet Providers in Alpha, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alpha, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $199.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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