Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Expect to pay at least $50 a month for home internet unless you bundle a home internet and phone plan through Verizon or T-Mobile. Spectrum’s entry-level 500Mbps plan starts at $50 a month and then goes up by $30 after the first year. If AT&T Fiber or Stupp Fiber reaches your home, then consider paying a little more for symmetrical speeds. AT&T Fiber’s 300Mbps plan is $55 a month while Stupp offers 350Mbps for $70 a month. Check into the federal Lifeline program and Spectrum’s Internet Assist plans if you’re a low-income household.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Spectrum Read full review | $50 | 500Mbps | Free modem; $10 router rental (optional) |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 100Mbps | None |
AT&T Fiber Read full review | $55 | 300Mbps | None |
AT&T Internet Read full review | $60 | 3-100Mbps | None |
NCTC | $65 | 100Mbps | $5 router (optional) |
Stupp Fiber | $70 | 350Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Bowling Green depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
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Bowling Green internet providers, like Spectrum, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including AT&T Fiber and Stupp Fiber, tend to run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Bowling Green had a strong showing in a recent Ookla speed test report with a median fixed internet download speed of nearly 291Mbps. That’s faster than the Kentucky state average of about 248Mbps. Bowling Green’s speed reflects the wide availability of cable and fiber options. Regarding speed-demon home internet plans, look to Stupp Fiber’s 10,000Mbps and 6,000Mbps options and AT&T Fiber’s top-end 5,000Mbps plan. Spectrum has a wider reach than either of those fiber providers, so most residents will top out at 1,000Mbps downloads over the cable network.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Stupp Fiber 10 Gig | Varies | 10,000Mbps | 10,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Stupp Fiber 6 Gig | $200 | 6,000Mbps | 6,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Fiber 5000 Read full review | $245 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Stupp Fiber 3 Gig | $120 | 3,000Mbps | 3,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Fiber 2000 Read full review | $145 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Stupp Fiber 1.2 Gig | $90 | 1,200Mbps | 1,200Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Fiber 1000 Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
NCTC | $95 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. So what's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary database of pricing, availability and speed information that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Spectrum is the dominant home internet provider in Bowling Green. It has the widest reach across town, but AT&T Fiber, Stupp Fiber and NCTC are available in some neighborhoods and offer symmetrical fiber speeds with competitive pricing. If you can get fiber, prioritize that. Otherwise, look to Spectrum. Skip AT&T DSL, but consider Verizon or T-Mobile for 5G home internet if you’re not happy with Spectrum and can’t get fiber.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Bowling Green?
Spectrum’s introductory deal of $50 a month for the 500Mbps plan is the cheapest widely available wired home internet option in Bowling Green. Consider bundling a phone plan with Verizon 5G Home Internet to bring your broadband price down as low as $35 a month.
Which internet provider in Bowling Green offers the fastest plan?
Stupp Fiber offers a 10,000Mbps plan, but you’ll have to contact Stupp directly to get pricing for your address if the ISP services your home. Stupp also offers a 6,000Mbps plan for $200 a month. Compare that with AT&T Fiber’s top-end 5,000Mbps plan for $245 monthly.
Is fiber internet available in Bowling Green?
AT&T Fiber, NCTC and Stupp Fiber all service parts of Bowling Green. Pricing is competitive with all three, especially compared to how Spectrum’s cable internet rates rise after the introductory discount period.
What internet provider has the best coverage in Bowling Green?
Spectrum has the widest coverage of any wired ISP in Bowling Green. It reaches nearly 84% of homes, according to FCC data.
Source: cnet.com