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Internet Providers in Athens, Tennessee

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  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Twin Lakes Telephone
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Athens, TN

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 73.4%
    Athens speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 74.2%
    Athens speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 15.7%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Twin Lakes Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.9%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.9%

Best Internet Providers in Athens, TN

Xfinity stands out as a leading internet provider in Athens, Tennessee, offering a cable connection to 74% of residents. With a top download speed of 1.2 Gbps, internet usage is fast and uninterrupted. Plus, plans start at a competitive $35 per month, making Xfinity an excellent pick for heavy users such as gamers and streaming fans.

There's also AT&T Internet and Viasat Internet as substantial alternatives for residents. AT&T Internet provides an array of connection options, including IPBB, fiber, and fixed wireless. Despite its 45% coverage, less extensive than Xfinity, it offers an impressive download speed up to 5 Gbps. Prices start at $55 per month.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet offers 100% coverage over Athens through a satellite connection, perfect for areas lacking reliable wired connections. It provides a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps, and pricing starts at an affordable $49.99 per month, making it an excellent balance of coverage and cost.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
69.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Xfinity
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Twin Lakes Telephone
73.44000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Athens, TN

Provider Connection Types in Athens, TN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, TN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
46.44%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
73.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
25.39%

List of Internet Providers in Athens, TN

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 400 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Twin Lakes Telephone Fiber 2 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Athens, TN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Twin Lakes Telephone $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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