In Nashville there are 11 residential internet providers covering 95.60% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,442 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Nashville
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 Nashville are not shown.
Nashville 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 95.60% of Nashville. 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 Nashville with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nashville?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nashville.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nashville home can get up to 1,442 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 54.57% 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 Nashville.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Nashville, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nashville?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nashville you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.81% of Nashville homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 7.13%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.40% of Nashville homes.
Internet Market Health in Nashville
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nashville 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 Nashville based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Nashville internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Nashville homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. Nashville internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Nashville is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nashville, along with details on where in Nashville and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Nashville, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 83.41%, or 12,101 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nashville area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nashville.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nashville customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 37.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Nashville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nashville DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Nashville is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 6.0 Mbps.
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- 50.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Nashville, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 71.94%, or 10,437 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nashville area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nashville.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Nashville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Nashville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Nashville cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nashville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Nashville, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 56.17%, or 8,148 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, central, south, north, and west Nashville area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nashville.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nashville customers is up to 1,956 Mbps.
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- 96.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Nashville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nashville fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Nashville is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,955 Mbps.
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- 96.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber Fiber in Nashville, NC
Ripple Fiber fiber coverage
About 39.17%, or 5,683 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, south, east, and west Nashville area. Ripple Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nashville.
Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds
Ripple Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Nashville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Nashville download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ripple Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ripple Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nashville fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nashville 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 Nashville, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 16.39%, or 2,378 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, west, and north Nashville area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nashville.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nashville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 479 Mbps.
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- 95.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Nashville, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 8.60%, or 1,248 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and northwest Nashville 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 Nashville.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nashville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Nashville 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 one of the fastest compared to other Nashville cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nashville is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Nashville, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 85.69%, or 12,431 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nashville area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nashville.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nashville customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 52.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nashville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nashville fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Nashville is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nashville, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.61%, or 10,969 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nashville area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nashville.
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 Nashville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville 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 Nashville customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 39.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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.
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- 39.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nashville, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 65.02%, or 9,432 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, southwest, north, northeast, west, and central Nashville area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nashville.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nashville customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nashville 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 below average compared to other Nashville fixed wireless 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 Nashville is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nashville, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 65.02%, or 9,432 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, southwest, north, northeast, west, and central Nashville area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nashville.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nashville customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nashville 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 below average compared to other Nashville fixed wireless 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 Nashville is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nashville, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 19.69%, or 2,856 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, west, and southwest Nashville 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 Nashville.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nashville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nashville. The fastest plan anyone in Nashville can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Nashville customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nashville 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 Nashville fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nashville is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nashville Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nashville or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nashville compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Nashville are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,442 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 95.60% in Nashville.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nashville 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
- Momeyer, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Red Oak, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matthews Crossroads, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylors Store, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rocky Mount, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Hope, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanhope, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lancaster Crossroads, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winstead Crossroads, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Drake, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Goulds, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Venice, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Charleston, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollidaysburg, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hazel Park, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greece, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spanish Fort, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds