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Internet Providers in Oakland, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Oakland, KY
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • NCTC
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 22.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.1%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.8%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 87.9%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.1%
  • NCTC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Oakland, KY

Kinetic by Windstream ranks as the leading internet service provider in Oakland, Kentucky. With a DSL connection, it offers speeds up to 50 Mbps starting at $40 per month. This provider covers 87.90% of the city, making it highly accessible. Its combination of moderate speeds and reasonable pricing suits everyday users, including those who stream or work from home.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet follow in second and third place, both offering satellite connections with full coverage in Oakland. Viasat provides the fastest speeds among the top three, reaching 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $119.99 per month. HughesNet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps at an initial cost of $49.99 per month, striking a balance between speed and price. While Viasat comes with higher costs, its comprehensive speed caters to users needing more bandwidth.

Oakland residents benefit from a mix of DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite options, accommodating various needs and preferences.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • NCTC
93.47999999999999%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Oakland, Kentucky

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Oakland, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Oakland, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
90.77%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
22.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
46.31%

Internet Providers in Oakland, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Kinetic $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
North Central Telephone Cooperative $79.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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

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