Best Horse Cave Internet Service Providers
Horse Cave, 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 Horse Cave. 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 Horse Cave is South Central Rural. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | South Central Rural | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 99.2% |
2 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 42.4% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave 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
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Horse Cave are compared to Hart County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Kentucky overall?
Average download speeds in Horse Cave of 13.13 Mbps are slower than the Hart County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Kentucky.
Horse Cave Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Hart County is 13.98 Mbps based upon 18624 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Horse Cave is 3.94 Mbps. This is 44.8% slower than the average in Kentucky and 66% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Horse Cave is 6.1% slower than the Hart County average and 59.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Horse Cave is 3.94 Mbps. This is 22.1% slower than the Hart County average and 66% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 70.8% of Hart County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 79.1% of Hart County residents
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 Horse Cave 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 South Central Rural as the top provider for Horse Cave, Kentucky.
How do the internet speeds in Horse Cave compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Click through to see how the Horse Cave broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ashland, Benton, Central City, Crescent Springs, Dry Ridge, Harlan, Nortonville
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 Horse Cave, Kentucky?
The following zip codes were used: 42749
Who has the fastest internet service in Horse Cave?
South Central Rural and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Horse Cave.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Horse Cave, Kentucky.
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.
What is fixed wireless internet service?
Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.
Horse Cave 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.
Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
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