Relocation Questions (Lexington, Louisville, Hopkinsville: job, home, suburbs)

[tracker01]

Hello from Michigan. Another looking to relocate. Seems there are a lot of us. Couple of questions if I may: While some may not think important, and is not a matter of life and death to myself, still, inquiring minds need to know - what is the cell phone coverage like? Is there a service that works in most areas, whether remote or not? I have a Nextel, and upon my visits to Kentucky, have a really hard time getting service. Also, internet is important to me as well. What types of service is available? Is it only available in the populated areas? If remote, is it available via satellite and is it outrageously expensive? Also, I have a horse. How easy is it to acquire hay if you don't have the property to grow your own and what's the going rate? Inquiring minds need to know. Thanks.

[NatashaQuick]

hello! to answer your questions one at a time:

-this is horse country, so caring for your horse shouldn't be a problem. >_>

-I have Cingular; it does ok, not so great in rural areas or inside metal buildings. I hear T-Mobile is better for that, and of course the prepaid Tracphones build their advertising around their reception and clarity. if you're in any some-what civilized area of KY, you should be able to get service on any line.

- cable internet is available in the cities. satellite is good for TV but outrageous for internet. you have to buy the freaking dish for $600, no thanks. of course you don't have to actually buy the dish for TV. if you are in a cable area you can get TV and internet in a bundle, though it's not cheap, it IS the fastest and most reliable. DSL is available in most somewhat populated areas, of course it uses the landline if you choose to have one. if you are really out there in the woods, then dial-up isn't as abysmally slow, without all the neighbors around, as it is in cities.

I guess the question for you is, "where are you looking to move?" room for the horse shouldn't be a problem on the outskirts of town somewhere, and you could still be in the city limits if you choose.

[stx12499]

Originally Posted by tracker01

Hello from Michigan. Another looking to relocate. Seems there are a lot of us. Couple of questions if I may: While some may not think important, and is not a matter of life and death to myself, still, inquiring minds need to know - what is the cell phone coverage like? Is there a service that works in most areas, whether remote or not? I have a Nextel, and upon my visits to Kentucky, have a really hard time getting service. Also, internet is important to me as well. What types of service is available? Is it only available in the populated areas? If remote, is it available via satellite and is it outrageously expensive? Also, I have a horse. How easy is it to acquire hay if you don't have the property to grow your own and what's the going rate? Inquiring minds need to know. Thanks.

Nextel wont work well outside the major metro areas and freeways. That said, there are some nice rural areas that surround Louisville and Lexington that get good cell phone coverage but would allow you plenty of cheap land to have a horse, etc. Hay is easy to get in any rural area--come on KY is the horse capitol of the world! Internet service can be had anywhere in the state. Louisville and its surrounding areas will have the most options (by far the biggest city in the state).

If you are interested in living close to Louisville, I can provide you a list of nice rural type areas where cell service is best with your provider. I can tell you Nextel has the least coverage in the state.

From my experience, Tmobile and Cingular have the best networks in KY.

[tracker01]

Thanks to both for your quick response. I know the questions re the hay sounds dumb, but around here, $4 / bale is not uncommon at all. And good luck finding it. Anyway, thanks again.

[Cattknap]

I have T-Mobile as does my best friend that lives near Louisville - I visit often and have good coverage in and around the suburbs of Louisville...not sure what the coverage is in more rural places, but my phone works great in La Grange, Shelbyville, Prospect, etc.

[KYHummingbird]

Southwestern Kentucky
Cadiz/Hopkinsville/Murray
#1 Cell Phone Coverage -- Cingular/Verizon seems to do better.
#2 Internet -- Mediacom is fast if you can get cable tv, Dial-up is not real slow, Small area of DSL by BellSouth, Wi-Fi Zone in our downtown area and of course Satellite but like you said it can be pricey.
#3 Hay -- A lot of horses in this area should not be a problem in getting hay reasonable.
If you would like some more information I would be happy to help.

Have a blessed day!
KYHummingbird

[KatALyst]

Hey MI person.

MI sucks right now! I'm originally from Oakland County, MI. We moved 5 years ago to Gulf Shores, AL. That was TOTALLY an awesome change, especially given the climate and the crappy economy. In the last two weeks, we've moved to Paducah KY because my husband got a really great job there. I really like it because it has a mix of city stuff like malls, good restaurants, etc. but still feels like a hometown. It's close to KY Lake, and if you're from MI, you're using to going up north or camping at the lakes, or at least I am. I use CIngular, so you're on your own for the Nextel question, but it's a decent size city and not too far from St Louis or Metropolis, IL, etc. Plus there aren't a lot of mountains in Paducah but pretty rolling hills and landscapes.

As far as I'm concerned, the last person to leave MI can turn off the light.

[Tzman]

KatALyst, If you haven't found it yet, try Starnes for the best BBQ. Located across from Noble Park. Kountry Kastle has to be the best junk food place in the area. Jeremiahs and Froggys are two neat litlle bars. We are moving to Paducah, probably fall of 2008, so we make trips whenever possible to scout out properties. Although we are familiar with the area, you are living there now so please offer any advice. Thanks