FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Tennessee Internet Overview
970 Mbps avg · 638 ZIP codes · 99% fiber · 95 counties
970
Avg Mbps
99%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
638
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
60
B
24
C
10
D
1
F
0
Best Broadband Counties in Tennessee
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 30 |
| Wilson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Sumner | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Stewart | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Smith | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Rutherford | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| Montgomery | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Trousdale | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Houston | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Humphreys | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Macon | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Grundy | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Hamilton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Marion | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Sullivan | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
Slowest Counties in Tennessee
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNairy | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Hardeman | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Hardin | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 9 |
| Benton | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Cumberland | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Henderson | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Moore | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Carroll | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Lincoln | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Hickman | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Polk | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Meigs | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Grainger | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Haywood | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Dickson | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
All 95 Counties in Tennessee
ADavidson
AWilson
ASumner
AStewart
ASmith
ARutherford
AMontgomery
ATrousdale
AHouston
AHumphreys
AMacon
AGrundy
AHamilton
AMarion
ASullivan
AUnicoi
AMorgan
AScott
AHamblen
ALake
AMadison
AFentress
AOverton
AJackson
APickett
AClay
AWhite
ABradley
ASequatchie
AJefferson
ALewis
ADeKalb
AWilliamson
AClaiborne
AKnox
AVan Buren
ABedford
AGibson
AObion
AChester
AHawkins
AWarren
ATipton
ACoffee
ABlount
AMaury
ALauderdale
ADecatur
AMarshall
AWashington
ARobertson
ABledsoe
ACrockett
APutnam
ACocke
AHancock
AWayne
ALawrence
AShelby
APerry
BHenry
BWeakley
BSevier
BDyer
BJohnson
BLoudon
BMcMinn
BFayette
BCampbell
BUnion
BCannon
BMonroe
BCheatham
BAnderson
BFranklin
BRhea
BCarter
BRoane
BGiles
BDickson
BGreene
BMeigs
BGrainger
BHaywood
CHickman
CPolk
CLincoln
CCarroll
CMoore
CHenderson
CCumberland
CBenton
CHardeman
CHardin
DMcNairy
Internet Providers in Tennessee
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | — | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| United States Cellular Corporation | 638 | 2 Mbps |
| Verizon | 638 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Wisper LLC | 638 | 30 Mbps |
Cities in Tennessee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Tennessee?
Tennessee has an average maximum download speed of 970 Mbps across 638 ZIP codes. 99% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Tennessee have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Tennessee include Davidson (Grade A), Wilson (Grade A), Sumner (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Tennessee compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Tennessee averages 970 Mbps — above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 99% in Tennessee.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection