In Dayton there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.46% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,291 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Dayton
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 Dayton are not shown.
Dayton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.46% of Dayton. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Dayton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Dayton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Dayton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Dayton home can get up to 1,291 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25,000 Mbps, which 1.23% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dayton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Dayton, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Dayton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dayton you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.20% of Dayton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.82% 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 Dayton homes.
Internet Market Health in Dayton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Dayton internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Dayton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Dayton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Dayton homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Dayton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Dayton is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dayton, along with details on where in Dayton and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Dayton, TN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.17%, or 15,257 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dayton area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dayton.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dayton cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Dayton, TN
AT&T DSL coverage
About 83.66%, or 14,813 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dayton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dayton.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dayton customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dayton DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Dayton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Dayton, TN
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 83.66%, or 14,813 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dayton area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dayton.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dayton customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dayton DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Dayton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dayton, TN
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 31.25%, or 5,533 people, have Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, east, southeast, central, southwest, and west Dayton area. Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dayton.
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dayton fiber providers. Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Dayton, TN
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.80%, or 1,204 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, and southeast Dayton 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 Dayton.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Dayton 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 Dayton fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Dayton 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 451 Mbps.
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- 89.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Dayton, TN
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 6.11%, or 1,082 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Dayton area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dayton.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from EarthLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dayton fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Dayton, TN
AT&T fiber coverage
About 6.11%, or 1,082 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Dayton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dayton.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dayton fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EPB Power Fiber in Dayton, TN
EPB Power fiber coverage
About 1.23%, or 217 people, have EPB Power fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Dayton area. EPB Power is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dayton.
EPB Power fiber download speeds
EPB Power is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EPB Power fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from EPB Power goes up to 25,000 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25,000.0 Mbps
EPB Power fiber upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EPB Power fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EPB Power is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dayton fiber providers. EPB Power offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 25,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dayton, TN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.85%, or 16,086 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dayton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dayton.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dayton customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 32.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Dayton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Dayton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 32.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dayton, TN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 26.69%, or 4,726 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, northwest, and west Dayton area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dayton.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dayton fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dayton, TN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 23.50%, or 4,161 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, east, southeast, northwest, central, and west Dayton area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dayton.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dayton customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Dayton fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Dayton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dayton, TN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 23.50%, or 4,161 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, east, southeast, northwest, central, and west Dayton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dayton.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dayton customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Dayton fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Dayton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Dayton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dayton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Dayton compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Internet speeds in Dayton are much slower versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 4,747 Mbps in Tennessee versus 1,291 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Tennessee is 98.89% versus 99.46% in Dayton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dayton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Cumberland Springs, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan Springs, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ogden, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Evensville, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watts Bar Dam, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Harmony, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Graysville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summer City, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sale Creek, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goodfield, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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