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Internet Providers in Sonora, Kentucky

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  • Provider
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Brandenburg Telecom
    • South Central Rural Telephone
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Sonora, KY

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 77.5%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 28.2%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.4%
  • HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Brandenburg Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 23.8%
  • South Central Rural Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.8%
  • 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: 6.4%

Best Internet Providers in Sonora, KY

In Sonora, Kentucky, Windstream is the top-dog among internet service providers with its DSL connections. It delivers a top-notch maximum download speed of 300 Mbps. With coverage reaching 80% of the city and plans starting from $39.99 per month, Windstream offers a reliable and cost-effective option for city residents. Its high-speed services are perfect for students, remote workers, and multi-user households.

The competition, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet, aren't left far behind though. They both lend satellite connections covering the entire city. You can expect a peak download speed of 30 Mbps from Viasat, with plans kicking off at $49.99 per month. Hughesnet mirrors this pricing but with a slightly lower top speed of 25 Mbps. Even though their speeds don't quite match up to Windstream, their total coverage of Sonora ensures all residents have Internet access.

Moreover, there are other available alternatives in the form of cable or fiber connections, even though these cover just 22% and 12% of Sonora. The variety of choice guarantees residents can select an internet plan suited to their specific needs.

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
  • EarthLink
  • Always ON
6.36%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Brandenburg Telecom
  • South Central Rural Telephone
28.18%

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Provider Connection Types in Sonora, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sonora, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
80.86%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
22.32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.53%

List of Internet Providers in Sonora, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 300 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brandenburg Telecom DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
South Central Rural Telephone Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sonora, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Brandenburg Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
South Central Rural Telephone $60/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
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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