Who is our top ranked provider in Paintsville KY? [Updated]

Paintsville, Kentucky Broadband Internet Service

Paintsville, KY has a total of 6 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 6 internet service options in Paintsville. 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 Paintsville is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.0%
2	Foothills	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	94.3%
3	Foothills Rural	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	59.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	2 Mbps	35.3%

Paintsville KY Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Paintsville have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Paintsville compare to Johnson County? The average speed in Paintsville is 24.35 Mbps which is faster than Johnson County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Kentucky average of 26.64 Mbps.

Paintsville Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Paintsville is 8.6% slower than the average in Kentucky and 24.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Johnson County population
The average internet download speed in Paintsville is 24.35 Mbps based upon 19656 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Paintsville population
Fiber optic internet is available to 99.8% of Paintsville residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Paintsville, KY providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Paintsville 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 Optimum as the top provider for Paintsville, Kentucky.

Who has the fastest internet service in Paintsville?

Optimum, Foothills and Foothills Rural with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Paintsville.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Paintsville, Kentucky?

The following zip codes were used: 41222, 41240, 41256 and 41274

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Paintsville internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Paintsville compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Click through to see how the Paintsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alexandria, Benton, Brodhead, Fort Thomas, Glasgow, Pikeville, Prestonsburg

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Paintsville - Foothills and Foothills Rural.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Paintsville, Kentucky?

Optimum provides broadband internet service to 98.0% of Paintsville.

Paintsville 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.