Internet Providers in Nashville, Tennessee
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1. AT&T 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G InternetAvailability: 91.6%Nashville speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet -
2. Xfinity
Speeds Up To2 Gbps*
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 99%Nashville speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity -
3. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
4. EarthLink
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 45.1% -
5. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. Google Fiber
Speeds Up To2 Gbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 29.1%Nashville speed tests confirm high speeds for Google Fiber -
7. Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 62.4%
Best Internet Providers in Nashville, TN
For internet shoppers in Nashville, we recommend focusing on one of the city’s two fiber internet providers: AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable option for most users, and our data shows that both providers are very popular among their Nashville customers. AT&T Fiber offers speeds up to 5 Gbps, while Google Fiber can reach speeds up to 8 Gbps. With either provider, you’ll get more than enough speed for your online activities. AT&T Fiber’s plans start at $55 per month, while Google Fiber’s start at $70 per month. One big difference is that AT&T Fiber has almost universal coverage in Nashville, while Google Fiber only has availability in 29.1% of the city, so you’re much more likely to have AT&T as an option.
If you don’t have a fiber provider in your neighborhood, you may find yourself looking at other options. Cable internet is the next-best option after fiber. Our top recommendation for cable internet in Nashville is Xfinity. Xfinity offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which should be more than enough for most users. Xfinity’s prices start at $30 per monthand many customers appreciate their TV and phone bundles, which start at $55 per month. Xfinity is available just about everywhere in the city.
Nashville is also serviced by several DSL providers, including a separate IPBB service from AT&T. We generally don’t recommend DSL connections over better alternatives like cable and fiber. Luckily, Nashville has good options for fiber and cable, so residents can focus on those when shopping for internet.
Make sure you’re getting the best deals on internet in Nashville by looking for promotions from major providers. The biggest internet providers, such as AT&T Fiber and Xfinity, often offer deals, especially for new customers. Currently, AT&T Fiber offers a 20 percent discount when you pair your AT&T Fiber plan with an unlimited wireless plan. Xfinity is offering Apple TV+, Peacock Premium and Netflix Standard subscriptions when you add Xfinity StreamSaver with your internet plan. Deals are subject to frequent changes, often monthly, so check back regularly for updated promotions.
Fastest Internet Providers in Nashville, TN
Nashville is blessed with several very fast internet service providers, including two fiber internet providers. The fastest of all is AT&T Internet, which offers broadband speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Fiber-optic internet connections are particularly impressive when it comes to speed. Fiber internet has symmetrical speeds, which means its upload speeds are just as fast as its download speeds. This can make a big difference to how “fast” your internet experience feels, especially when gaming or streaming. AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber offer upload speeds equal to their faster-than-gigabit download speeds, while the top cable provider, Xfinity, only offers upload speeds that go up to 35 Mbps. Download speed is still the most important factor for most users, but Xfinity will also be more susceptible to traffic overload when the whole neighborhood is online.
Fiber internet also has the added benefit of no data caps, which can restrict your internet speed and trigger extra charges when you exceed certain downloads. If you decide on Xfinity, you will be subject to data caps unless you pay extra for xFi Complete unlimited data. Xfinity’s regular data allowances are usually more than enough for most users.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
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| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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99.00999999999999% |
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Internet Availability in Nashville, TN
There are 10 internet service companies in Nashville, but there are three big broadband providers you should focus on. Those are the two fiber providers in the area — AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber — and the city’s one big cable provider, Xfinity.
Xfinity is available all over Nashville, covering 99.0% of the city. When it comes to figuring out what’s available in your neighborhood, you’re just going to be checking for fiber internet availability and then weighing any available fiber providers against Xfinity.
Where can you get fiber internet service in Nashville? For the most part, the best availability is in the residential areas ringing the city center.
AT&T serves a few blocks in the downtown area, including some areas near Bridgestone Arena. Generally speaking, however, fiber availability is patchier near Capitol Hill and in areas of Midtown — especially commercial areas — between downtown and Centennial park. There are some spots across the Cumberland River near Nissan Stadium that don’t have any fiber internet options.
Once you get outside of the most built-up areas of Nashville, you’ll start to see wide availability of fiber internet plans. Areas near Vanderbilt University are served by AT&T Fiber, as is the Hadley/Washington area. North Nashville is also AT&T Fiber territory, although Google Fiber serves part of that area as well.
In some neighborhoods, you may even find that you have a choice between the two fiber providers: Both AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber have great coverage in West Nashville. Neighborhoods south of Vanderbilt University are also likely to have access to both providers.
In South Nashville, you’re firmly in AT&T’s 70.2% percent of the city. In East Nashville — especially as you get out to the more residential parts of the area — you may once again find that both providers are available. Way up Kemper Heights and Madison, you’ll find the two fiber providers constantly competing.
All of that makes Nashville very well connected by national standards. No matter where in Nashville you live, you should have blazing fast internet and Wi-Fi.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Nashville, TN
Provider Connection Types in Nashville, TN
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Nashville, TN |
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| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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65.72% |
| Cable |
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98.98% |
| Fiber |
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75.07000000000001% |
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Internet Providers in Nashville, TN
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| 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 | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| 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 | |
| Google Fiber | $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet |
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