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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.910% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.980% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.280% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 6.41%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 40206 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 40206 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in the 40206 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 40206 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 40206, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 122 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 209 Mbps | 204 Mbps | DSL |
| Windstream | 31 Mbps | 28 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Louisville.
The largest internet providers serving the 40206 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 40206 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 12% of the area. Louisville’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 40206 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 40206 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Louisville, $51.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Louisville, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 40206 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Louisville's providers, 423 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 40206 ZIP code, covering 12% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 40206 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Louisville, $51.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Louisville, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 40206 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Louisville's providers, 423 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 40206 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 40206 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Louisville, $51.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Louisville, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 40206 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Louisville's providers, 423 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 40206 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 40206 and the greater Louisville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Louisville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Louisville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 40206 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 40206 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 40206. The next fastest internet provider in the 40206 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 40206 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Louisville, $51.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 40206 ZIP code, covering 12% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 40206 and is available to 0.980% of households.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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