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Internet Providers in Ghent, Kentucky

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    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Broadlinc
    • altafiber
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Ghent, KY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 27.3%
  • 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: 100%
  • Broadlinc
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.7%
  • altafiber
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 18.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.9%

Best Internet Providers in Ghent, KY

In Ghent, Kentucky, the three dominant internet providers are Viasat Internet, Hughesnet, and Starlink. Viasat Internet shines by providing satellite connections at the topmost download speed of 100 Mbps. It ensures complete coverage for every resident and kicks off at $49.99 per month, making it a perfect fit for speed fanatics at an excellent value.

Giving Viasat a run for their money is Hughesnet, which also provides full-city satellite connectivity. With its starting price at $49.99 per month, it delivers a solid download speed of up to 25 Mbps.

Starlink, however, falls into a league of its own, offering impressive download speeds between 50 and 220 Mbps. Upholding citywide coverage, Starlink begins at a base price of $90 per month, solidifying its spot in the competition.

Satellite connections thus dominate the internet scene in Ghent. Although, a limited number of residents can choose from other connection types like DSL, cable, fiber, and fixed wireless. This range of options ensures that residents can align their internet needs and budget accordingly.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Broadlinc
  • Always ON
11.700000000000001%
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
  • Spectrum
  • altafiber
27.26%

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Provider Connection Types in Ghent, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ghent, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.38%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
27.52%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.52%

List of Internet Providers in Ghent, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Broadlinc Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
altafiber Fiber 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ghent, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Broadlinc $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
altafiber $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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