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Internet providers in 42134
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42134 internet providers
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| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 73% |
North Central Communications  | $73.05 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.031% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Bluegrass Cellular | $29.95 | 10 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?42134 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
11744
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 88.11%
2 providers - 72.60%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 88%, broadband coverage in the 42134 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Kentucky - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 42134 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 85% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 73% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.030% of those living in the 42134 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 42134 area, and 72.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 42134, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 42134
The largest internet providers serving the 42134 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 42134 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 73% of the area. Franklin’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 42134 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 42134 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Franklin, $45.50.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Franklin, $2.39.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 42134 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Franklin's providers, 342 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to most households in the 42134 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 42134 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Franklin, $45.50.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Franklin, $2.39.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 42134 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Franklin's providers, 342 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 42134 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 42134 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Franklin, $45.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Franklin, $2.39.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 42134 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Franklin's providers, 342 Mbps.
Internet providers in 42134 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 42134?
North Central Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 42134 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.031% of households in 42134. The next fastest internet provider in the 42134 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 73% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 42134?
Bluegrass Cellular offers the cheapest internet in the 42134 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Franklin, $45.50.
Is fiber internet available in 42134?
North Central Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 42134 ZIP code, covering 3.031% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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