9 Best Internet Providers in Bulls Gap, TN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bulls Gap, TN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bulls Gap, TN?

HolstonConnect is the highest-rated internet provider in Bulls Gap based on 173 Tennessee customer reviews, and HolstonConnect has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bulls Gap

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bulls Gap Internet Providers

Based on 173 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, HolstonConnect is the best internet service provider for Bulls Gap residents. HolstonConnect was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 52.0% coverage in Bulls Gap.

At a national level, based on 5940 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HolstonConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.35 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bulls Gap?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Greeneville Energy Authority should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bulls Gap

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Greeneville Energy Authority	2,500 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	HolstonConnect	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bulls Gap

Based on data reported by Bulls Gap ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Greeneville Energy Authority. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Bulls Gap. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bulls Gap?

Tennessee customers rate HolstonConnect as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

HolstonConnect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bulls Gap customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bulls Gap

Bulls Gap Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bulls Gap below, including the metrics used and how Bulls Gap compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.

Bulls Gap ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Bulls Gap	Tennessee	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bulls Gap that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	81.42%	80.72%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,488 Mbps	4,747 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bulls Gap.	4.6	7.0	6.8

 

Bulls Gap Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bulls Gap	Tennessee	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	4%	12%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	86%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	72%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	46%	72%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	47%	73%	76%

Bulls Gap ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bulls Gap is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bulls Gap is high with a score of 23 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bulls Gap have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bulls Gap ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

72% of Bulls Gap households have an internet connection despite having 99.67% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Bulls Gap residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Bulls Gap?

How Much Speed does a Bulls Gap Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bulls Gap is 2.5, which is smaller than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bulls Gap's average household income is $43,578 which is much lower than the Tennessee average of $76,490 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bulls Gap also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Tennessee average of 15%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Tennessee who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bulls Gap has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bulls Gap households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bulls Gap?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Bulls Gap is HolstonConnect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Greeneville Energy Authority. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bulls Gap is HolstonConnect.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bulls Gap, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bulls Gap compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bulls Gap stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bulls Gap's C+ ISP Report Card and 23 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.