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Internet Providers in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Home Internet in Knoxville, TN
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • TDS Telecom
    • XNET WiFi
    • WOW!
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 75.5%
    Knoxville speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
    (866) 590-1023
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  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 12.3%
    Knoxville speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
    (844) 901-2981
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86.1%
    Knoxville speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
    (844) 910-2674
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  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 68%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.9%
    (866) 699-3450
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  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.8%
    (877) 560-5156
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  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 9. TDS Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 14.6%
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  • 10. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.8%
    (855) 758-6392
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  • 11. WOW!
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 31.1%
    Knoxville speed tests confirm high speeds for WOW!
    (855) 940-4969
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  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.5%
    (888) 944-9400
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    View Plans

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Best Internet Providers in Knoxville, TN

The best internet providers in Knoxville are Xfinity, AT&T Fiber and WOW! Xfinity edges ahead of the competition in terms of availability and cable internet speeds, which reach up to 1 Gbps. While they do offer fiber internet to select areas of the city, service is more limited compared with their cable internet plans. Xfinity’s internet-only plans start at $30 per month, but customers can bundle their internet with Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity StreamSaver or Xfinity X1 for additional savings.

AT&T Fiber is the next best internet provider in Knoxville. AT&T Fiber can deliver symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps, and customers don’t need to sign a service contract. Customers also get to enjoy unlimited data, allowing them to perform online activities uninterrupted. AT&T ranked highest for customer satisfaction in the North Central and West regions in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study. In addition to high customer satisfaction, AT&T Fiber plans start at just $55 per month, making the provider an affordable option for many Knoxville residents.

If neither Xfinity nor AT&T Fiber are available, WOW! is the next best internet provider. Their cable network delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps. This is on par with most cable internet providers, and WOW! also offers bundle options that include WOW! Home Phone and WOW! Mobile for customers to save on their internet service. Internet-only plans are as low as $25 per month.

  • AT&T - Fastest Provider
  • WOW! - Cheapest Provider
  • Viasat - Widely Available
  • Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
  • T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
  • AT&T - Great Value

Fastest Internet Providers in Knoxville, TN

AT&T is the fastest provider in Knoxville, with speeds up to 5 Gbps.

AT&T Fiber, Xfinity and WOW! are the fastest internet providers in Knoxville, but AT&T Fiber is the fastest, by far. AT&T Fiber is one of the few providers in the entire area offering symmetrical speeds. If your household has low to moderate internet needs, however, you can likely do with a slower and more affordable option.

Xfinity is the second-fastest provider in the area. Xfinity offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which can handle multiple devices simultaneously. While Xfinity doesn’t have symmetrical speeds, service is still fast enough for any user.

WOW! is another fast provider available to households in Knoxville. They offer cable plans with download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which provide stability and low latency to your internet service.

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
 92.5%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • TDS Telecom
  • WOW!
 86.11%

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Internet Availability in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville residents have 14 providers in the city, but finding the best one for your household is easier said than done. Xfinity’s cable service is the dominant internet provider in Scruffy City, with 86.1% availability. AT&T Fiber also covers a significant part of the area, 48.1%, in all directions.

If you’re in Fountain City, West Knoxville, or south of the Tennessee River, you’re in luck with AT&T Fiber availability. Downtown Knoxville, in the Old City, the Fort Sanders area, and surrounding the University of Tennessee, is primarily where AT&T Fiber lacks availability. AT&T Fiber coverage near Halls and Farragut is sporadic, but there is another option in those areas: TDS Telecom. TDS covers only 14.6% of the city, but it features widespread availability in those areas.

Xfinity boasts the widest availability in Knoxville, from Halls to Farragut, East Knox to South Knox, and everything in between. If you live in an area of downtown Knoxville without AT&T Fiber availability, Xfinity can deliver your service. Across the city, you’re most likely to get your cable internet through Xfinity.

Spectrum isn’t as widespread as Xfinity — covering only 12.3% of the city — but it may be the best cable provider for you if you’re in South Knoxville neighboring Seymour or you live close to McGhee-Tyson Airport. Spectrum covers South Knox, but WOW! is a great cable option in North or West Knoxville.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Knoxville, Tennessee

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Knoxville, TN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Knoxville, TN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 47.57%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 97.5%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 66.83%

Internet Providers in Knoxville, 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
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Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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
(866) 699-3450
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
(877) 560-5156
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
WOW! $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
View Plans

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