Tennessee Internet Overview
970 Mbps avg · 638 ZIP codes · 99% fiber · 95 counties
County Grade Distribution
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
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
Neighboring States
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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.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. internet availability and broadband speed dataset. The detail above comes directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
The methodology behind every numeric value on this page is publicly documented on the the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) portal and described in detail on this site’s methodology page. Refresh cadence varies by underlying series; the page surfaces the as-of date for each number so readers can trace any figure back to the source release.
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Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.