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Best Internet Providers in Louisville, Kentucky

Spectrum Best cable internet provider in Louisville, KY
Speeds from 300 - 1,000 Mbps
Prices from $50 - $80 per Month
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AT&T Fiber Best internet provider in Louisville, KY
Speeds from 300 - 5,000 Mbps
Prices from $55 - $250 per Month
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Best 5G fixed wireless internet in Louisville, KY
Speeds from 72 - 245 Mbps
Prices from $60 per Month
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Viasat Broadest satellite coverage in Louisville, KY
Speeds from 12 - 150 Mbps
Prices from $70 - $300 per Month
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Article updated on May 30, 2023 at 12:08 PM PDT

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Louisville, Kentucky, likes to say it has Midwestern sensibilities and Southern hospitality, but we're here to talk about what's really important. Can you stream your shows in Derby City? Thankfully, the answer is yes. Spoiler alert: The best option for most people will be AT&T Fiber. 

According to Ookla's latest data, Louisville ranks in the top 10 among US cities when it comes to median internet download speeds. That's faster internet than some bigger cities like Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and New York City, among others. Fire up your Roku, why don't you?

Like most major US cities, Louisville has several internet service providers across the entire metro area. Those ISPs include big names like T-Mobile, AT&T and Spectrum (aka Charter Communications). You'll have your choice between fiber, 5G and cable connections. Unlimited data is even on the table.

Best internet providers in River City 

We're calling the race for AT&T Fiber when it comes to the best ISPs in Louisville. But even if it's not available at your address, CNET can help you choose the right internet provider for your needs.

Note: The prices, speeds and features detailed in the article text may differ from those listed in the product detail cards, which represent providers’ national offerings. Your particular internet service options -- including prices and speeds -- depend on your address and may differ from those detailed here.

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Cable
Speed range
300 - 1,000 Mbps
Price range
$50 - $80 per month

Spectrum

Best cable internet provider in Louisville, KY

Our take - Like AT&T Fiber, Spectrum keeps things simple with competitive pricing void of surprise fees, unlimited data and no contract requirements. 

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Cable
Speed range
300 - 1,000 Mbps
Price range
$50 - $80 per month
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Fiber
Speed range
300 - 5,000 Mbps
Price range
$55 - $250 per month

AT&T Fiber

Best internet provider in Louisville, KY

Our take - According to Ookla data, AT&T Fiber has the fastest average speeds in the Louisville area at around 261Mpbs. That makes sense, as AT&T's cheapest plan offers max download speeds of up to 300 Mbps.

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Fiber
Speed range
300 - 5,000 Mbps
Price range
$55 - $250 per month
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Fixed wireless
Speed range
72 - 245 Mbps
Price range
$60 per month

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

Best 5G fixed wireless internet in Louisville, KY

Our take - T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is quickly proving to be a viable alternative to traditional home internet service. Thanks to the wireless connection, T-Mobile is able to expand its coverage area quickly, including to households in the Louisville area.

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Fixed wireless
Speed range
72 - 245 Mbps
Price range
$60 per month
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Satellite
Speed range
12 - 150 Mbps
Price range
$70 - $300 per month

Viasat

Broadest satellite coverage in Louisville, KY

Our take - Satellite internet shouldn't be your first choice for internet, but if you live outside the city and are in need of rural internet, Viasat may be one of your better options for high speed internet.

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Satellite
Speed range
12 - 150 Mbps
Price range
$70 - $300 per month
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All available Louisville residential internet providers

The providers listed above aren't the necessarily the only ones you'll come across in Louisville, just the ones we'd recommend most. Here's a quick look at all Louisville ISPs that may be worth your consideration.

Top Louisville internet providers

ProviderInternet technologyMonthly price rangeSpeed rangeMonthly equipment costsData capContractCNET review score
AT&T Fiber 
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Fiber$55-$180300-5,000 MbpsNoneNoneNone7.4
AT&T Internet
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DSL$55 10-100MbpsNone 1.5TBNone 7.4
HughesNet
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Satellite$50-$150Up to 25Mbps$15 or $350 one-time purchase15-100GB2 years5.7
Spectrum
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Cable$50-$70500-940MbpsFree modem; $5 routerNoneNone7.2
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed wireless$50 33-182MbpsNoneNoneNone7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet
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Fixed wireless$50-$7085-1,000MbpsNoneNoneNone7.2
Viasat
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Satellite$70-$30012-100 Mbps$15 or $299 one-time purchase40-300GB2 years6.1
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What other internet options are there in Louisville?

Louisville has several other ISPs available. If you're shopping for a particular price or you just want to weigh all of your options, consider the following providers who didn't make our best list. 

  • Earthlink: This provider has DSL, fiber and 5G internet plans available across Louisville. Plans start at $60 per month and speeds vary by available connection type.
  • Kinetic by Windstream: Windstream high-speed internet is not widely available in Louisville, but if you can get it at your address you may enjoy download speeds up to 1Gbps. The company also has 200Mbps and 400Mbps plans. Prices start at $40 per month.
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Pricing info on Louisville home internet service

Most providers in Louisville start their internet plans at about $50 per month. Some providers will offer a lower introductory rate, so be sure to check out the long-term pricing when you're shopping for plans. Fortunately, few require an equipment fee. 

Louisville cheap internet pricing

If you already have service with a certain phone company or television provider, you can often take advantage of cheaper internet rates in Louisville. For instance, Verizon 5G Home Internet offers the best bang for your buck at just $25 per month for up to 300Mpbs, but you need to have an eligible Verizon mobile plan to take advantage of the deal. Similarly, the best Spectrum and Viasat plans come by way of bundled services. 

For customers who only want internet coverage and need a lot of speed to work at home and stream video, AT&T Fiber is the best option. The speeds are far superior to other options with a price tag that is competitive to other providers. 

For basic internet service, satellite service offers rural customers an affordable option. You may also want to look into the Affordable Connectivity Program to apply for a subsidy that offsets your internet costs.

Cheapest internet plans in Louisville

PlanStarting priceMax download speedMonthly equipment feeContract
Verizon 5G Home Internet
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$50 ($25 with eligible mobile plans)300MbpsNoneNone
T-Mobile Home Internet
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$50 ($30 with eligible mobile plans)182MbpsNoneNone
Spectrum Internet Ultra
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$50 500MbpsFree modem; $5 routerNone
AT&T Fiber 300
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$55 300MbpsNoneNone

Fastest internet providers in Louisville

Thanks to AT&T's multigigabit plans, Louisville has access to some of the fastest residential internet speeds you'll find anywhere, up to 5,000Mbps. AT&T won't be your only option for high-speed internet in the area, however, as Spectrum and Verizon 5G offer speeds up to 940Mbps as well. 

Fastest internet plans in Louisville

ProviderMax download speedMax upload speedStarting priceData capContract
AT&T Fiber 5000
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5,000Mbps5,000Mbps$180 NoneNone
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet
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1,000Mbps50Mbps$70 NoneNone
Kinetic by Windstream  1,000Mbps1,000Mbps$60 NoneNone
Spectrum Internet Gig
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940Mbps35Mbps$70 NoneNone

What's the final word on internet providers in Louisville?

Louisville offers some of the fastest average internet speeds in the country, much of that due to one provider, AT&T Fiber, though Spectrum is more than capable of delivering fast speeds in the area as well. Other options, particularly 5G home internet from T-Mobile or Verizon, are a little less enticing when it comes to speed potential, but the low cost and high availability make the two worth a look.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Louisville

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we’re considering every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. To evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service, we look at sources including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication. 

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions: 

  • Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds? 
  • Do customers get decent value for what they're paying? 
  • Are customers happy with their service? 

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. 

To explore our process in more depth, visit our How We Test ISPs page.

Louisville internet FAQs

Which is the best internet service provider in Louisville?

AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet service for your money, though Spectrum boasts greater availability throughout the Louisville area. Either are decent options for internet service, but AT&T Fiber's likely to be the better value due to faster download and upload speed potential, lower equipment fees and more stable pricing.

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Is fiber internet available in Louisville?

Yes. AT&T offers fiber internet service in Louisville. The provider offers speeds up to 5,000Mbps.

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Can I get free Wi-Fi in Louisville?

There are locations in Louisville with free Wi-Fi, including the public libraries. AT&T also offers a potentially free internet plan for qualifying Louisville residents in low-income households. The plan costs $30 per month, but customers taking advantage of the Affordable Connectivity Program (which provides a discount of $30 monthly) brings the cost down to net zero. 

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