Cold Spring, Kentucky Broadband Internet Service
Cold Spring, KY has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Cold Spring. 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 Cold Spring is Cincinnati Bell. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Cincinnati Bell | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 97.8% |
2 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
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 Cold Spring of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Campbell County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Kentucky.
Cold Spring Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Cold Spring is 19.8% slower than the Campbell County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Cold Spring is 7.19 Mbps. This is 28% slower than the Campbell County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.5% of Campbell County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 85.6% of Campbell County residents
The average internet download speed in Campbell County is 40.27 Mbps based upon 187200 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Cold Spring is 21.2% faster than the average in Kentucky and 0.3% 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 Cold Spring 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 Cincinnati Bell as the top provider for Cold Spring, Kentucky.
Who has the fastest internet service in Cold Spring?
Cincinnati Bell with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Cold Spring.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Cold Spring, Kentucky?
The following zip codes were used: 41076
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 Cold Spring internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Cold Spring compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Click through to see how the Cold Spring broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Doe Valley, Douglass Hills, Edmonton, Frankfort, Grayson, Junction City, West Liberty
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Cold Spring - Cincinnati Bell.
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 Cold Spring, Kentucky?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Cold Spring.
Cold Spring 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.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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