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

Best Tompkinsville Internet Service Providers

Tompkinsville, 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 Tompkinsville. 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 Tompkinsville is Mediacom. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	94.9%
2	Windstream	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	89.3%
3	South Central Rural	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	21.5%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Tompkinsville KY Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Tompkinsville of 6.87 Mbps are slower than the Monroe County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Kentucky.

Tompkinsville Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Tompkinsville is 6.87 Mbps. This is 3.8% slower than the average in Kentucky and 40.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Tompkinsville is 3.4% slower than the Monroe County average and 11.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Tompkinsville is 6.87 Mbps. This is 14.9% slower than the Monroe County average and 40.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 61.5% of Monroe County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 59.9% of Monroe County residents
The average internet download speed in Monroe County is 29.68 Mbps based upon 495760 samples taken in the past year

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 Tompkinsville 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

Who has the fastest internet service in Tompkinsville?

Mediacom, Windstream and South Central Rural with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Tompkinsville.

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

The following zip codes were used: 42167

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Tompkinsville 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 Tompkinsville compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Click through to see how the Tompkinsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Beaver Dam, Cynthiana, Dayton, Edmonton, Fort Knox, Mayfield, Tompkinsville

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Tompkinsville - Windstream and South Central 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 Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 94.9% of Tompkinsville.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Tompkinsville 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.