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Spectrum vs Metronet Holdings in Lexington
Lexington’s trade-off is broader Spectrum availability and a lower starting price versus Metronet Holdings’ faster fiber and much stronger uploads where available.
Metronet Holdings is the better overall pick for Lexington shoppers who want the strongest download and upload performance, while Spectrum offers broader reach and a lower starting price. Metronet wins on speed, Spectrum wins on coverage and price, and the ordering discounts Spectrum’s weaker upload against Metronet’s much higher upload ceiling. Choose Metronet for fiber performance, gaming, remote work, and heavy household use where available; choose Spectrum if availability, affordability, or simpler basic service matters most. Metronet’s speed score is 99/100 versus Spectrum’s 78/100.
At a glance
Spectrum vs. Metronet Holdings, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |
Cable | 1 Gig 1 Gig upload |
82% | $30/mo | Widest availability |
| Metronet Holdings |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
72% | $49.95/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
The better choice can shift by ZIP and neighborhood because availability varies block to block in Lexington. Spectrum reaches about 82% of the city overall, while Metronet Holdings reaches about 72%, so check both addresses before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Metronet Holdings | Spectrum | Metronet Holdings | Spectrum | Metronet Holdings | |||
| 40511 | Masterson Station, Northland, Muir Station, Citation | 84% | 82% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 65 | 81 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40505 | North Lexington, Winburn, Radcliffe, Eastland | 94% | 97% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 74 | 96 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40508 | Downtown, Northside, Woodward Heights, University Area | 90% | 85% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 70 | 84 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40509 | Hamburg, Andover, Todds Road, Beaumont | 86% | 81% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 67 | 81 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40515 | Andover, Chilesburg, Brighton | 96% | 88% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 74 | 87 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40503 | Gardenside, Southland, Lansdowne, Zandale | 94% | 99% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 73 | 98 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40504 | Meadowthorpe, Garden Springs, Pralltown, Cardinal Valley | 97% | 96% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 76 | 95 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40502 | Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Mentelle, Kenwick | 97% | 94% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 76 | 93 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40513 | Beaumont, Palomar, The Homestead | 87% | 92% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 68 | 91 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40510 | Fort Springs, Sandersville, Spendthrift Farm Area | 41% | 17% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 32 | 17 | Spectrum |
| 40517 | Southland, Gainesway, Tates Creek, Lakewood | 96% | 98% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 75 | 97 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40507 | Downtown Lexington, Central Business District, Gratz Park | 82% | 98% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 64 | 97 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40516 | Avon, Athens, Walnut Hill | 41% | 11% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 32 | 11 | Spectrum |
| 40514 | Man o’ War, Village at Reeds Landing, Waterford | 99% | 97% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 77 | 96 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40588 | Lexington (PO Box service area) | 81% | 98% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 63 | 97 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40591 | Lexington (PO Box service area) | 86% | 100% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 67 | 99 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40533 | Lexington (PO Box service area) | 98% | 98% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 77 | 97 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40544 | Lexington (PO Box service area) | 98% | 98% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 77 | 97 | Metronet Holdings |
| 40522 | Lexington (PO Box service area) | 96% | 100% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 75 | 99 | Metronet Holdings |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Lexington city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
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Is Spectrum or Metronet Holdings available at my Lexington address?
Spectrum reaches about 82% of Lexington overall, while Metronet Holdings reaches about 72%. Coverage can vary block to block, so enter your exact address on each provider’s availability checker.
Which is cheaper in Lexington, Spectrum or Metronet Holdings, and what will I actually pay?
Spectrum starts at $30/mo, compared with $49.95/mo for Metronet Holdings. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose the plan that fits your verified total cost.
Which is faster in Lexington, and is it enough for gaming, working from home, or 4K?
Metronet Holdings offers up to 5,120/5,120 Mbps on a tier reaching about 72% of the city, while Spectrum offers up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps on a tier reaching about 79%. Both can support everyday gaming, work, and 4K where available, but check your address for the faster tier.