In the Knoxville area there are 10 residential Fiber providers covering 76.20% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,388 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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Knoxville, TN Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Knoxville
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 the Knoxville area are not shown.
Knoxville Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Knoxville area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 76.20% of the Knoxville area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is KUB Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in the Knoxville area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Knoxville area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Knoxville area.
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The average Knoxville home can get up to 6,388 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 29.66% 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 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Knoxville area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Knoxville area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Knoxville area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Knoxville area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.38% of Knoxville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.73% 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 1.29% of Knoxville homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Knoxville area, along with details on where in the Knoxville area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Knoxville, TN
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 48.76%, or 440,478 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Knoxville area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Knoxville area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Knoxville customers is up to 4,681 Mbps.
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- 92.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 the Knoxville area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,681 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Knoxville, TN
AT&T fiber coverage
About 48.76%, or 440,478 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Knoxville area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Knoxville area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Knoxville customers is up to 4,681 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 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 the Knoxville area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,681 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
KUB Fiber Fiber in Knoxville, TN
KUB Fiber fiber coverage
About 29.66%, or 267,883 people, have KUB Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Knoxville area. KUB Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Knoxville area.
KUB Fiber fiber download speeds
KUB Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KUB Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from KUB Fiber goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Knoxville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
KUB Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for KUB Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KUB Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. KUB Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Knoxville area is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Knoxville, TN
TDS fiber coverage
About 9.53%, or 86,090 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, northeast, and northwest Knoxville area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Knoxville area.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Knoxville customers is up to 1,023 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. TDS offers 2 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 the Knoxville area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 1,023 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
LCUB Fiber in Knoxville, TN
LCUB fiber coverage
About 8.31%, or 75,025 people, have LCUB fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Knoxville area. LCUB is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Knoxville area.
LCUB fiber download speeds
LCUB is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LCUB fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from LCUB goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Knoxville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
LCUB fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for LCUB fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LCUB is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. LCUB offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Knoxville area is up to 2,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Knoxville, TN
Frontier fiber coverage
About 4.48%, or 40,456 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Knoxville area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Knoxville area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Knoxville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Knoxville area is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Knoxville, TN
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.84%, or 25,661 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, and southeast Knoxville 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 the Knoxville area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knoxville customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. Spectrum 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 the Knoxville area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 410 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Knoxville, TN
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.05%, or 9,468 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, central, north, and east Knoxville area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Knoxville area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Knoxville area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Knoxville area. The fastest plan anyone in the Knoxville area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Knoxville customers is up to 1,478 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 47.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Knoxville area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knoxville fiber providers. XFINITY 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 the Knoxville area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 292 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 36.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Knoxville Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Knoxville area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Knoxville area compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Fiber internet speeds in the Knoxville area are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 6,388 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 76.20% in the Knoxville area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Knoxville area 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 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
- Powell, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edgemoor, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Farragut, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seymour, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Ridge, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mascot, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Strawberry Plains, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Baton Rouge, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oxnard, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Haven, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McAllen, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dayton, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds