In Stanford there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 787 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

4 Internet Service Providers in Stanford

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

80.46%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

72.08%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

23.25%

Avg. Speed:

94 Mbps

Kentucky WiMAX | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

87.10%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Stanford are not shown.

 

Stanford Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Stanford is internet available?

Stanford, KY map of internet availability

Internet Availability Key

0%
50%
100%

 

Internet service is available in 98.35% of Stanford. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Kentucky WiMAX. Call one of the companies with service in Stanford above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Stanford.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Stanford?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stanford.

Stanford, KY map of local internet speeds

Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
50 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average Stanford home can get up to 787 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 80.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stanford.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Stanford, and slower in the west areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Stanford?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stanford you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Stanford homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 80.46% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 13.28%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.61%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.65% of Stanford homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Stanford

Stanford, KY map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

4+ options
2 options
No alternatives

The map shows how competitive the Stanford internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Stanford based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Stanford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stanford homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Stanford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Stanford is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stanford, along with details on where in Stanford and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Stanford, KY

Spectrum cable coverage

About 80.46%, or 7,641 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stanford.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Stanford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Stanford download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stanford cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Spectrum's Stanford cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Stanford, KY

AT&T DSL coverage

About 72.08%, or 6,845 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stanford.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the slowest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Stanford customers is up to 10 Mbps.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Stanford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 27.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 19.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 7.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Stanford download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Stanford DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 2.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.

Show all upload speeds

AT&T's Stanford DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 43.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 40.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Stanford, KY

Windstream DSL coverage

About 23.25%, or 2,208 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, southeast, northeast, east, and south Stanford area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stanford.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Stanford customers is up to 94 Mbps.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Stanford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 20.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 38.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Stanford download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stanford DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 89 Mbps.

Show all upload speeds

Windstream's Stanford DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 20.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 37.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 7.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

Kentucky WiMAX Fixed Wireless in Stanford, KY

Kentucky WiMAX fixed wireless coverage

About 87.10%, or 8,272 people, have Kentucky WiMAX fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stanford area. Kentucky WiMAX is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Stanford.

 

Kentucky WiMAX fixed wireless download speeds

Kentucky WiMAX is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stanford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Kentucky WiMAX fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stanford. The fastest plan anyone in Stanford can order from Kentucky WiMAX goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Stanford customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Kentucky WiMAX customers in Stanford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Kentucky WiMAX fixed wireless upload speeds

In Stanford download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Kentucky WiMAX fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Kentucky WiMAX is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stanford fixed wireless providers. Kentucky WiMAX offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stanford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Kentucky WiMAX's Stanford fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Stanford Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stanford or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Stanford compare to the rest of Kentucky?

Internet speeds in Stanford are comparable versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 845 Mbps in Kentucky versus 787 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 99.68% versus 98.35% in Stanford.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stanford are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
97.04%
100.00%
99.67%
99.84%
97.00%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.60%
98.64%
98.39%
99.21%
0.00%

What does internet service look like in other cities?

Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Cities

Cities with Similar Populations