In Memphis there are 5 residential internet providers covering 60.26% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,256 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Memphis
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 Memphis are not shown.
Memphis 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 60.26% of Memphis. 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Memphis with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Memphis?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Memphis.
Internet Speed Key
The average Memphis home can get up to 1,256 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 35.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Memphis.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Memphis, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Memphis?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Memphis you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.90% of Memphis homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.41%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.95%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 39.74% of Memphis homes.
Internet Market Health in Memphis
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Memphis 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 Memphis based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Memphis internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Memphis homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. Memphis internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Memphis badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Memphis, along with details on where in Memphis and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Memphis, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 43.59%, or 34 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southwest Memphis area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Memphis.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Memphis. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Memphis. The fastest plan anyone in Memphis can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Memphis customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Memphis download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Memphis DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Memphis is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Memphis, AL
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 35.90%, or 28 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southeast Memphis area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Memphis.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Memphis. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Memphis. The fastest plan anyone in Memphis can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Memphis customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Memphis download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Memphis fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Memphis is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Memphis, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 11.54%, or 9 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Memphis area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Memphis.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Memphis. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Memphis. The fastest plan anyone in Memphis can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Memphis customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Memphis 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 Memphis fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Memphis is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Memphis, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 6.41%, or 5 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and south Memphis area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Memphis.
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 Memphis. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Memphis. The fastest plan anyone in Memphis 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 Memphis customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 40.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Memphis 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 the slowest compared to other Memphis 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 Memphis 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 9.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Memphis Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Memphis or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Memphis compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in Memphis are slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,256 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 60.26% in Memphis.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Memphis 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
- McMullen, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garden, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prairie Point, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pickensville, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aliceville, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cochrane, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dancy, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bigbee Valley, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sapps, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cunningham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bay City, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berlin, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tiptop, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trousdale, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ben Arnold, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trona, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Triplet, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Triangle Lake, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tinkerville, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds