Compare 42071 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Murray – 88 Mbps
KY – 105 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Murray – 27 Mbps
KY – 41 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Murray.
Internet providers in 42071
Internet providers in your area
42071 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 60% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 58% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 73% |
Ardmore Telephone Company  | $54.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 24% |
| 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.
Need help?42071 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
16097
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.68%
2 providers - 85.58%
3 providers - 38.25%
4+ providers - 1.06%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 42071 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 42071 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 89% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in the 42071 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 42071 area, and 85.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 42071, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Murray
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 127 Mbps | 113 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 0 Mbps | 0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Viasat | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 92 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Mediacom | 94 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Murray.
Top high-speed internet providers in 42071
The largest internet providers serving the 42071 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 42071 ZIP code, covering 60% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 58% of the area. Murray’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 73% of residents in the 42071 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 most households in the 42071 ZIP code, covering 60% 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 Murray, $52.49.
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 Murray, $0.69.
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 1.5 Mbps in 42071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Murray's providers, 359 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 about half of households in the 42071 ZIP code, covering 58% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 42071 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 Murray, $52.49.
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 Murray, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 42071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Murray's providers, 359 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 Mediacom offers broadband to most households in the 42071 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 42071 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Murray, $52.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Murray, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 42071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Murray's providers, 359 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 42071 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 42071 and the greater Murray area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Murray at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Murray at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 42071 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 42071 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 42071 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 60% of households in 42071. The next fastest internet provider in the 42071 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 58% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 42071 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Murray, $52.49.
Ardmore Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 42071 ZIP code, covering 24% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
*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
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