In Tennessee there are 13 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,077 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Tennessee
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 Tennessee are not shown.
Tennessee 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 100.00% of Tennessee. 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 McDonough Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Tennessee with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Tennessee?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Tennessee.
Internet Speed Key
The average Tennessee home can get up to 1,077 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 39.91% 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 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tennessee.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Tennessee, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Tennessee?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tennessee you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.63% of Tennessee homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.91% 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 Tennessee homes.
Internet Market Health in Tennessee
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Tennessee 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 Tennessee based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Tennessee internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Tennessee homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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. Tennessee internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Tennessee is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tennessee, along with details on where in Tennessee and at what speeds.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Tennessee, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 99.54%, or 646 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tennessee.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Tennessee fiber providers. McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Tennessee, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 39.91%, or 259 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Tennessee area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tennessee.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tennessee cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Tennessee, IL
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 17 people, have Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Tennessee area. Adams Telephone Co-Operative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tennessee.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber download speeds
Adams Telephone Co-Operative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from Adams Telephone Co-Operative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Adams Telephone Co-Operative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Tennessee fiber providers. Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Tennessee, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.54%, or 10 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tennessee DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber in Tennessee, IL
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 1.39%, or 9 people, have La Harpe Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northwest Tennessee area. La Harpe Telephone Company is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tennessee.
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber download speeds
La Harpe Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, La Harpe Telephone Company fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from La Harpe Telephone Company goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for La Harpe Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, La Harpe Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Tennessee fiber providers. La Harpe Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tennessee, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.76%, or 602 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
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 Tennessee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee 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 Tennessee customers is up to 89 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tennessee 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 below average compared to other Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Tennessee, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 89.98%, or 584 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tennessee.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee 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 Tennessee customers is up to 22 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Logonix Corporation Fixed Wireless in Tennessee, IL
Logonix Corporation fixed wireless coverage
About 88.44%, or 574 people, have Logonix Corporation fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. Logonix Corporation is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tennessee.
Logonix Corporation fixed wireless download speeds
Logonix Corporation is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Logonix Corporation fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from Logonix Corporation goes up to 38 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 38.0 Mbps
Logonix Corporation fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Logonix Corporation fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Logonix Corporation is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tennessee fixed wireless providers. Logonix Corporation offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tennessee, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.27%, or 482 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tennessee.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee 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 Tennessee customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tennessee, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.27%, or 482 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tennessee.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee 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 Tennessee customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Tennessee, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 9.86%, or 64 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northwest Tennessee area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tennessee.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tennessee customers is up to 447 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 53.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tennessee fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Tennessee Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tennessee or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Tennessee compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Tennessee are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,077 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% in Tennessee.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tennessee 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
- Colchester, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colmar, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fandon, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fountain Green, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macomb, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blandinsville, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sciota, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Harpe, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Williamson, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wasco, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waukeenah, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wawpecong, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weatherby, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weaver, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wegdahl, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Sonora, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds