In Rafter there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 35.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Fiber internet providers in Rafter, TN.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Rafter
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 Rafter are not shown.
Rafter Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rafter is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 35.33% of Rafter. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Rafter above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rafter?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rafter.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rafter home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 35.33% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rafter?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rafter you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.33% of Rafter homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 51.40%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.27%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rafter homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rafter, along with details on where in Rafter and at what speeds.
TDS Fiber in Rafter, TN

TDS fiber coverage
About 35.33%, or 189 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and central Rafter area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rafter.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rafter. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rafter. The fastest plan anyone in Rafter can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rafter customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Rafter download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rafter fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rafter is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rafter Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rafter or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rafter compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Fiber internet speeds in Rafter are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 35.33% in Rafter.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rafter 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
- Big Creek, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tellico Plains, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hopewell Springs, TN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Howard, TN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Jalapa, TN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Vonore, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madisonville, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rural Vale, TN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Mount Vernon, TN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Hiwassee College, TN: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- New Columbus, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Radisson, WI: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Quandahl, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pyland, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pumpkin Center, CA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Protivin, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prague, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Star, OH: less fiber coverage, similar speeds


