Internet providers in Louisville, KY

Find high-speed internet providers in Louisville, and compare their features, prices and plans.

Internet options in Louisville, KY

New to Louisville? Settling in a new place can be stressful. Getting utilities and moving furniture takes a lot of time and energy. Installing internet service is an important piece of the moving puzzle. Even if you are already a resident of Louisville, periodically checking internet prices can save you money. Rely on Allconnect® to find and compare internet and cable providers in the Louisville area.

Louisville internet at a glance

There are three main internet providers serving the Louisville area and depending on your ZIP code, you may have access to more than one.

Internet availability in Louisville, KY

Cable – 98%
DSL – 95%
Fiber-optic – 19%

Louisville, KY, residential internet providers

Provider	Starting price*	Speed range	Internet type
AT&T	$49.99/mo.	5 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.	30 – 300 Mbps	Cable
Windstream	$25.00/mo.	1.5 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber

*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 04/22/20.

Compare the largest internet providers in Louisville

The three largest providers in Louisville, KY, are AT&T, Spectrum and Windstream. Here’s how each provider compares in terms of the communities they serve, internet plan choices, pricing and additional perks from each provider.

AT&T

Provider details:
AT&T DSL service is available to 95% of Louisville residents and their fiber-optic network is available to 19%. AT&T’s DSL service is available downtown and in all of the surrounding communities. Their fiber service is offered to the Jeffersontown, Shively, New Albany, Graymoor and Douglas Hills areas.
- Three internet plans
- Starting at $49.99/mo.*
- One-year contract term
- Modem with Wi-Fi $10/mo.
AT&T store locations:
- 3014 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205
- 7801 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40222
- 4936 US-42, Louisville, KY 40222
- 6661 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40258

Spectrum

Provider details:
Spectrum is available to 98% of Louisville residents. Spectrum’s cable service is available downtown and in all of the surrounding communities.
- One internet plan
- Starting at $49.99/mo.*
- One-year promotional rate
- Modem included
Spectrum store locations:
- 10345 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272
- 3927 S. 7th Road, Louisville, KY 40216
- 1041 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204

Windstream

Provider details:
Windstream DSL is available to 12% of Louisville residents and the fiber-optic network is offered to 3%. Windstream’s DSL service is available in downtown Louisville including Jefferson, Lyndon, Shively, Mount Washington and Shepherdsville. Their fiber-optic service is available to Jefferson, Lyndon and Shively communities.
- Five internet plans
- Starting at $25.00/mo.*
- One-year promotional rate
- First month free with new contract
Windstream store location:
- 100 Mallard Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

Availability for other Louisville internet providers

HughesNet – Satellite service available in all areas surrounding Louisville.

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Fastest internet in Louisville

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

Louisville – 47%

Kentucky – 36%

U.S. – 73%

Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

Louisville – 47%

Kentucky – 27%

U.S. – 13%

Source: FCC

Providers using a fiber-optic or cable/fiber-optic networks are more likely to have the fastest internet services in Louisville. Here’s a look at the fastest fiber-optic and cable internet providers in the Louisville area.

Louisville’s fastest max advertised download speeds

AT&T – Fiber-optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum – Cable network with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Windstream – Fiber-optic network with speeds for up to 1,000 Mbps

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Cheapest internet service providers in Louisville

If you are in the market for an affordable internet provider in Louisville, there is one provider offering a plan under $30/mo. You may be able to get additional savings off your monthly internet price by bundling with TV and home phone services or using your own compatible equipment to cut rental costs.

Cheap internet plans in Louisville

Windstream- $25/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps

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Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Louisville

Since staying connected has become a necessity, internet providers allow the ability to jump on to free Wi-Fi networks. Remember that these networks are usually public or have widely-known passwords, so it is a good idea to avoid online activity that involves sharing passwords or sensitive information when you’re connected to free Wi-Fi networks.

Here are some public places where you can find free Wi-Fi in Louisville:

Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St., Louisville, KY 40203
Western Library, Louisville Free Public Library, 604 S. 10th St., Louisville, KY 40203
St. Matthews-Eline Branch Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
Local coffee houses and cafes such as Highland Coffee Company, Sharetea, Louisville Tea Company and Basecamp Coffee
McQuixote Books & Coffee

As a subscriber to either of Louisville’s internet providers, AT&T, Spectrum or Windstream, you can gain access to free Wi-Fi hotspots. Hotspot availability will often directly correlate with the provider’s availability in the area.