In 38242 there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 9.67% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,907 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 38242
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 38242 are not shown.
38242 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 38242 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 9.67% of 38242. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is WK&T. Call one of the companies with service in 38242 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 38242?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 38242.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 38242 home can get up to 1,907 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 8.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 38242.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 38242, and slower in the southwest areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 38242?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 38242 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.67% of 38242 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.49% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.83%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 38242 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 38242, along with details on where in 38242 and at what speeds.
WK&T Fiber in 38242, TN
WK&T fiber coverage
About 8.76%, or 1,761 people, have WK&T fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, southeast, southwest, west, northwest, south, and north 38242 area. WK&T is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 38242.
WK&T fiber download speeds
WK&T is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 38242. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WK&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 38242. The fastest plan anyone in 38242 can order from WK&T goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 38242 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
WK&T fiber upload speeds
In 38242 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WK&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WK&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 38242 fiber providers. WK&T offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 38242 is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 38242, TN
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.05%, or 412 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, and west 38242 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 38242.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 38242. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 38242. The fastest plan anyone in 38242 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 38242 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In 38242 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 38242 fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 38242 is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 378 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
TEC Fiber in 38242, TN
TEC fiber coverage
About 1.28%, or 258 people, have TEC fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast 38242 area. TEC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 38242.
TEC fiber download speeds
TEC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 38242. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TEC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 38242. The fastest plan anyone in 38242 can order from TEC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 38242 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TEC fiber upload speeds
In 38242 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TEC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TEC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 38242 fiber providers. TEC offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 38242 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
38242 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 38242 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 38242 compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Fiber internet speeds in 38242 are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 1,907 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 9.67% in 38242.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 38242 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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