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7 Best Internet Providers in Clifton, TN

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Clifton ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Clifton ISP Report Card C+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,934 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 7
Customer review count Real Clifton Customer Ratings 1

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Clifton has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clifton.

Clifton overview

Clifton has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clifton.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

TVEC Connect

TVEC Connect logo

Availability:

79.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

79.7%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

TDS

TDS logo

Availability:

83.3%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(35)

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1-844-492-7128 Price: $49.99 - $165.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

27.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

DSL

63.9%

41 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(5)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

23.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1,936)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $120.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(203)

Cable

21.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

ML Connect

ML Connect logo

Availability:

5.2%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: Starting at $49.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

5.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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


EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

2.1%

24 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

14.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

14.2%

34 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Clifton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Clifton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

2.1%

24 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Clifton residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Clifton ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clifton, TN?

ML Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in Clifton based on 80 Tennessee customer reviews, and ML Connect 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 Clifton, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Clifton


Spectrum3.683.28
ML Connect5.005.00
TVEC Connect4.004.00
HughesNet5.002.29
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clifton Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeClifton OverallTennessee OverallNational OverallFor Service
Spectrum (1) (34) (1738)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
ML Connect (0) (2) (2)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (5) (284)View Plans
TVEC Connect (0) (1) (1)View Plans
TDS (0) (2) (28)View Plans
AT&T (0) (34) (924)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans

Based on 80 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, ML Connect is the best internet service provider for Clifton residents. ML Connect was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TVEC Connect wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 79.7% coverage in Clifton.

At a national level, based on 3018 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ML Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clifton?

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Clifton, TN map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clifton?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by ML Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TVEC Connect 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 Clifton

Max Advertised Speed in Clifton, TN


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
TVEC Connect2,000 Mbps
ML Connect1,000 Mbps
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
TDS1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
AT&T25 Mbps
EarthLink25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clifton


Spectrum3.823.61
ML Connect5.005.00
TVEC Connect4.004.00
HughesNet5.002.25
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeClifton SpeedTennessee SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Spectrum (1) (34) (1738)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
ML Connect (0) (2) (2)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (5) (284)View Plans
TDS (0) (2) (28)View Plans
AT&T (0) (34) (924)View Plans
TVEC Connect (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans

Based on data reported by Clifton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TVEC Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Clifton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 ML Connect. This indicates ML Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clifton?

Tennessee customers rate ML Connect 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.

ML Connect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TVEC Connect is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Clifton customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Clifton


Spectrum3.322.91
ML Connect5.004.45
TVEC Connect5.005.00
HughesNet5.002.56
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeClifton AffordabilityTennessee AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Spectrum (1) (34) (1738)View Plans
TVEC Connect (0) (1) (1)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
ML Connect (0) (2) (2)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (5) (284)View Plans
TDS (0) (2) (28)View Plans
AT&T (0) (34) (924)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans

Clifton 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 Clifton below, including the metrics used and how Clifton compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.

Clifton ISP Report Card: C+
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Clifton Tennessee USA
85.40% 80.72% 67.25%
1,934 Mbps 4,747 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
2.6 7.0 6.8

 

Clifton Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
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Clifton Tennessee USA
3.2 2.5 2.7
38% 12% 14%
97% 94% 95%
88% 88% 90%
66% 72% 75%
77% 73% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Clifton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Clifton is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clifton is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clifton have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Clifton 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.

88% of Clifton households have an internet connection while having 85.40% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Clifton 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 Clifton?

Bath Springs, TN

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
Swift, TN

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
Olivehill, TN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Dunbar, TN

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
Leatherwood, TN

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Cerro Gordo, TN

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
Saltillo, TN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
Waynesboro, TN

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Moccasin, TN

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

How Much Speed does a Clifton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clifton is 3.2, which is larger than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Clifton's average household income is $65,625 which is about average for the Tennessee average of $76,490 and 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.

Clifton also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Tennessee average of 15%. Additionally, 38% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Clifton has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Clifton households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clifton?

TVEC Connect Fiber in Clifton, TN

TVEC Connect logo

Availability:

79.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

TVEC Connect offers Fiber service to 79.7% of Clifton homes. Across the city, TVEC Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TVEC Connect Fiber. TVEC Connect Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Clifton from TVEC Connect in terms of customer satisfaction.

TDS Fiber in Clifton, TN

TDS logo

Availability:

27.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

TDS offers Fiber service to 27.7% of Clifton homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clifton from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.

ML Connect Fiber in Clifton, TN

ML Connect logo

Availability:

5.2%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

ML Connect offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Clifton homes. Across the city, ML Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ML Connect Fiber. ML Connect Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Clifton from ML Connect in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Clifton, TN

Spectrum logo

Availability:

2.2%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(203)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Clifton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Clifton from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clifton?

Spectrum Cable in Clifton, TN

Spectrum logo

Availability:

21.7%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 21.7% of Clifton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Clifton from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clifton?

TDS DSL in Clifton, TN

TDS logo

Availability:

63.9%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

41 Mbps

TDS offers DSL service to 63.9% of Clifton homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Clifton from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clifton?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clifton, TN

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

14.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

34 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.2% of Clifton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Clifton from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clifton, TN

EarthLink logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

24 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Clifton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Clifton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clifton, TN

AT&T logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

24 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Clifton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Clifton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Clifton?

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 Clifton is ML Connect.
  • The fastest internet provider should be TVEC Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ML Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Clifton is ML Connect.
  • Viasat, TDS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clifton, 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 Clifton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Clifton 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 Clifton's C+ ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Como, MS

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
Osseo, MN

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
Newtown, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
Hudson Oaks, TX

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
Union City, MI

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
New Paris, OH

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Mechanicsburg, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Vernonia, OR

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Pleasant Hills, MD

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100

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