Frankfort, KY High Speed Internet Service
Frankfort, KY has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in Frankfort. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Frankfort is Electric and Water Plant Board of the City of Frankfort. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Electric and Water Plant Board of the City of Frankfort | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 45.3% |
3 | Virginia Everywhere | wireless | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 70.1% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Frankfort KY Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Frankfort which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Frankfort are compared to Franklin County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Kentucky overall?
Average download speeds in Frankfort of 24.26 Mbps are faster than the Franklin County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Kentucky.
Frankfort Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Frankfort is 53.1% faster than the Franklin County average and 25.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Frankfort is 5.14 Mbps. This is 38.2% faster than the Franklin County average and 55.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.4% of Franklin County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 97.3% of Franklin County residents
The average internet download speed in Franklin County is 15.85 Mbps based upon 152880 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Frankfort is 8.9% slower than the average in Kentucky and 25.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Frankfort residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Electric and Water Plant Board of the City of Frankfort as the top provider for Frankfort, Kentucky.
How do the internet speeds in Frankfort compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Click through to see how the Frankfort broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brandenburg, Francisville, Georgetown, Hartford, Lakeside Park, Lynnview, Union
What is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Frankfort, Kentucky?
The following zip codes were used: 40601, 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619, 40620, 40621 and 40622
Who has the fastest internet service in Frankfort?
Electric and Water Plant Board of the City of Frankfort and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Frankfort.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Frankfort - AT&T.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
Frankfort Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices