In Hamilton County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 9,503 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in Hamilton County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hamilton County are not shown.
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.57% of Hamilton County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Hamilton County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Hamilton County.
How fast are internet speeds in Hamilton County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hamilton County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hamilton County home can get up to 9,503 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 94.10% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hamilton County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hamilton County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hamilton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hamilton County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.11% of Hamilton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.13% 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 Hamilton County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hamilton County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hamilton County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Hamilton County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Hamilton County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hamilton County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hamilton County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Hamilton County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hamilton County, along with details on where in Hamilton County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hamilton County, TN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.33%, or 327,463 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hamilton County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hamilton County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hamilton County 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 Hamilton County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 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 Hamilton County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EPB Power Fiber in Hamilton County, TN
EPB Power fiber coverage
About 94.10%, or 316,628 people, have EPB Power fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hamilton County area. EPB Power is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hamilton County.
EPB Power fiber download speeds
EPB Power is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EPB Power fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from EPB Power goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Hamilton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
EPB Power fiber upload speeds
In Hamilton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for EPB Power fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EPB Power is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hamilton County fiber providers. EPB Power offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hamilton County, TN
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.68%, or 291,661 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hamilton County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hamilton County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 42.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Hamilton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hamilton County DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 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 Hamilton County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hamilton County, TN
AT&T fiber coverage
About 15.50%, or 52,158 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hamilton 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 Hamilton County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hamilton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Hamilton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hamilton County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton 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
Centurylink DSL in Hamilton County, TN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 7.66%, or 25,769 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Hamilton County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hamilton County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Hamilton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hamilton County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 8 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 Hamilton County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Hamilton County, TN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.20%, or 7,402 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and southwest Hamilton County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hamilton County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Hamilton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hamilton County 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 the fastest compared to other Hamilton County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Hamilton County, TN
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 1.44%, or 4,858 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Hamilton County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hamilton County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton County customers is up to 170 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 77.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Hamilton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hamilton County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Hamilton County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 168 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 77.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Hamilton County, TN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 21.59%, or 72,655 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hamilton County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hamilton County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton County. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hamilton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hamilton County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hamilton County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hamilton County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hamilton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hamilton County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Internet speeds in Hamilton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 1,433 Mbps in Tennessee versus 9,503 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Tennessee is 99.19% versus 99.57% in Hamilton County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hamilton County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Catoosa County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walker County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bradley County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sequatchie County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dade County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Murray County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bledsoe County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Madison County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Collier County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manatee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lane County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds