Tennessee · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Tennessee
Coverage in Tennessee
- Homes in Tennessee that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 97.3%
- Homes in Tennessee that can get fiber
- 74%
- Homes in Tennessee that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 86.1%
- Homes in Tennessee that can get cable
- 81.6%
- Homes in Tennessee that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.7%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Tennessee that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 74% | 74% | 74% | 73.8% |
| Cable | 81.6% | 81.6% | 81.6% | 36.5% |
| DSL (copper) | 50.6% | 19.2% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 86.8% | 77.8% | 44.9% | 0.1% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 86.1% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
DSL (copper), up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up, 71.9% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 71.6% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
18 wired and fixed wireless providers in Tennessee
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (12)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8% |
| EPB | Fiber | Not reported | Not reported | 5.1% |
| KUB | Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 5% |
| United Communications Inc | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 4.2% |
| GFiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5% |
| TDS | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5% |
| Cumblerand Connect, LLC | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8% |
| CDE Lightband | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7% |
| Frontier | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 7,000 Mbps | 7,000 Mbps | 2.4% |
| Aeneas Communications LLC | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3% |
| Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Coop Inc | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1% |
| Twin Lakes | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 2% |
Mainly cable (3)
Coaxial cable network.
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 71.9% |
Mainly fixed wireless (2)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 71.6% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 58.9% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in Tennessee?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in Tennessee, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
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- Verizon 5G Home Internet service status
- Xfinity service status
- Spectrum service status
For other providers, contact the provider directly.
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Largest cities in Tennessee
- MemphisPopulation 610,919
- KnoxvillePopulation 198,722
- ChattanoogaPopulation 191,496
- ClarksvillePopulation 185,690
- MurfreesboroPopulation 168,387
Questions about internet in Tennessee
What internet providers serve Tennessee?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 18 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Tennessee. By share of homes covered: AT&T Internet (71.9%), T-Mobile Home Internet (71.6%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (58.9%), Xfinity (55.4%), Spectrum (28%), Brightspeed (6.8%), EPB (5.1%), KUB (5%), United Communications Inc (4.2%), GFiber (3.5%), TDS (3.5%), Cumblerand Connect, LLC (2.8%), CDE Lightband (2.7%), Frontier (2.4%), Aeneas Communications LLC (2.3%), Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Coop Inc (2.1%), Twin Lakes (2%) and WOW! (2%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Tennessee?
Yes. 74% of homes in Tennessee can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: AT&T Internet, Xfinity, Spectrum, Brightspeed, EPB, KUB, United Communications Inc, GFiber, TDS, Cumblerand Connect, LLC, CDE Lightband, Frontier, Aeneas Communications LLC, Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Coop Inc, Twin Lakes and WOW!.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Tennessee?
The highest advertised download speed is 10,000 Mbps (10,000 Mbps upload), from KUB over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Tennessee?
86.1% of homes in Tennessee can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Tennessee can get 100 Mbps internet?
97.3% of homes in Tennessee can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.7% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Tennessee?
Leaving out satellite, AT&T Internet covers the largest share: 71.9% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Tennessee?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Viasat (100%) and Starlink (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in Tennessee.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.