Internet Providers in Tennessee

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If you’re looking for great whiskey and great music, look no further than Tennessee. Home of the Great Smokies, Tennessee is also a well-connected state, where all residents can access at least two broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in Tennessee

12

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

91%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

87%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

47%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

49%

Fiber access

85%

Cable access

85%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Spectrum941 Mbps1000 Mbps19%Cable, Fiber
Xfinity838 Mbps2000 Mbps31%Cable, Fiber
Xtream powered by Mediacom457 Mbps1000 Mbps2%Cable
Verizon300 Mbps300 Mbps1%Fixed Wireless
Viasat76 Mbps100 Mbps38%Satellite
AT&T66 Mbps1000 Mbps75%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Frontier33 Mbps115 Mbps5%DSL, Fiber
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps36%Satellite
CenturyLink21 Mbps940 Mbps9%DSL, Fiber
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed941 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %19%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed838 Mbps
Max Download Speed2000 Mbps
Serviceability %31%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Average Download Speed457 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %2%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed300 Mbps
Max Download Speed300 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesFixed Wireless
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed76 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %38%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderAT&T
Average Download Speed66 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %75%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderFrontier
Average Download Speed33 Mbps
Max Download Speed115 Mbps
Serviceability %5%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %36%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed21 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %9%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in Tennessee

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  • Speeds up to 3 Gbps
  • +8 million nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data available
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  • Symmetrical fiber speeds
  • Unlimited data included
  • Fixed pricing guarantee

Tennessee Internet at a Glance

In Tennessee, 100% of residents have access to at least two internet providers. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. The average internet speed in Tennessee is a bit slower than average at about 110 Mpbs.

This is adequate for normal internet activities, such as using popular streaming services, working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in Tennessee, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • Good variety of connection types in Tennessee
  • There are at least 2 providers available to all residents

Cons

  • Broadband coverage throughout the state is fairly low at about 72%
  • Somewhat limited fiber availability

All Internet Providers in Tennessee

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
WOW!$24.99/mo.*1200 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Sparklight$45 – $110*940 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Xtream powered by Mediacom$19.99/mo.*1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Verizon$39.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.500Mbps – 940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
TDS$39.95/mo.*1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
AT&T$55/mo. – $80/mo.300 Mbps – 940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Frontier$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill5000 Mbps – Call for detailsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
CenturyLink$30/mo. – $70/mo.20 Mbps – 940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderWOW!
Starting Price$24.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1200 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderSparklight
Starting Price$45 – $110*
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Starting Price$19.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$39.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed500Mbps – 940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderTDS
Starting Price$39.95/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderAT&T
Starting Price$55/mo. – $80/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderFrontier
Starting Price$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill
Max Download Speed5000 Mbps – Call for details
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$30/mo. – $70/mo.
Max Download Speed20 Mbps – 940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

Tennessee Internet FAQs

Tennessee has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is HughesNet internet.

There are 12 internet providers in Tennessee. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, EarthLink internet offers the fastest speeds in Tennessee, reaching speeds up to 5 Gbps where available.

Yes. Multiple Tennessee internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Xfinity offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.