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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.650% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Blue Zoom  | - | - | Wireless | 75% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.72%
3 providers - 0.15%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 40517 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Kentucky - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 40517 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.650% of those living in the 40517 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 40517 area, and 99.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 40517, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 112 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 66 Mbps | 36 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lexington.
The largest internet providers serving the 40517 ZIP code are Spectrum, Windstream, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 40517 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 100% of the area. Lexington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 40517 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 40517 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 40517 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $43.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lexington, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 40517 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 588 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 40517 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $43.74.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.33 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lexington, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 40517 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 588 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 40517 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 40517 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 Lexington, $43.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lexington, $0.65.
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 40517 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 588 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 40517 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 40517. The next fastest internet provider in the 40517 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 9.650% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 40517 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $43.74.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 40517 ZIP code, covering 9.650% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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