In Ritchie there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 83.50% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 42 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Ritchie, TN.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Ritchie
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ritchie are not shown.
Ritchie Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ritchie is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.50% of Ritchie. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Ritchie above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ritchie?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ritchie.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ritchie home can get up to 42 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 4.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ritchie.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ritchie?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ritchie you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Ritchie homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ritchie homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ritchie, along with details on where in Ritchie and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Ritchie, TN

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 83.50%, or 501 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ritchie area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ritchie.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ritchie. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Ritchie. The fastest plan anyone in Ritchie can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ritchie customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Ritchie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ritchie DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 3 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 Ritchie is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ritchie DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ritchie or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ritchie compare to the rest of Tennessee?
DSL internet speeds in Ritchie are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 42 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 83.50% in Ritchie.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ritchie are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet 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
- Springdale, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tazewell, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Thorn Hill, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chittum, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bray, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Evanston, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tate Springs, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Tazewell, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Williams Springs, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harrogate, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- South Byron, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holy Cross, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hope, ID: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hopewell, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Horton, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Howardsville, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Huasna, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Humphreys, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hurricane Hill, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hurstville, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds


