In Tennessee there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 86.12% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 943 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Tennessee
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Tennessee are not shown.
Tennessee Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Tennessee is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.12% of Tennessee. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Tennessee above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tennessee?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tennessee.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tennessee home can get up to 943 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 55.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 20 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tennessee.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Tennessee, and slower in the southeast areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tennessee?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tennessee you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.90% of Tennessee homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.74% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 2.97%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tennessee homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tennessee, along with details on where in Tennessee and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Tennessee
XFINITY cable coverage
About 56.85%, or 3,607,850 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Tennessee.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Tennessee customers is up to 946 Mbps.
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- 93.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tennessee cable providers. XFINITY offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Tennessee
Spectrum cable coverage
About 28.59%, or 1,814,485 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Tennessee area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tennessee.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tennessee cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Tennessee
WOW! cable coverage
About 2.13%, or 135,299 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east Tennessee area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tennessee.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tennessee. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tennessee. The fastest plan anyone in Tennessee can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tennessee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Tennessee download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tennessee cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tennessee is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Tennessee Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tennessee or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tennessee compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Tennessee are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 943 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 86.12% in Tennessee.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tennessee are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Kentucky: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Arkansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Indiana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arizona: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minnesota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds