In Shelby County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 26.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 922 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Shelby County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Shelby County are not shown.
Shelby County 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 Shelby County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 26.07% of Shelby County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Shelby County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Shelby County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Shelby County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Shelby County home can get up to 922 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 23.53% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shelby County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Shelby County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Shelby County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shelby County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 25.97% of Shelby County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Shelby County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shelby County, along with details on where in Shelby County and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Shelby County, TN
AT&T fiber coverage
About 22.95%, or 212,930 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shelby County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shelby County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications Fiber in Shelby County, TN
Ritter Communications fiber coverage
About 3.05%, or 28,291 people, have Ritter Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Shelby County area. Ritter Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby County.
Ritter Communications fiber download speeds
Ritter Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ritter Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Ritter Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 203 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
Ritter Communications fiber upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ritter Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ritter Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shelby County fiber providers. Ritter Communications offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Ritter Communications customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Shelby County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shelby County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Shelby County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Fiber internet speeds in Shelby County are comparable versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 943 Mbps in Tennessee versus 922 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Tennessee is 86.12% versus 26.07% in Shelby County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shelby County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- DeSoto County, MS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crittenden County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tipton County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tate County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mississippi County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Haywood County, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francis County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bergen County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DuPage County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds