Best Internet Providers in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Downtown Memphis has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Downtown Memphis.
Ranks compare Downtown Memphis with the 14 neighborhoods in Memphis.
The Best Internet in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN at a Glance
Downtown Memphis Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Downtown Memphis ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown Memphis based on 135 Tennessee customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Downtown Memphis?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Downtown Memphis, Memphis
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
How Downtown Memphis Compares to the Rest of Memphis
Downtown Memphis's report card score is 13th of 14 and its connectivity index is 13th of 14.
| Measure | Downtown Memphis | Rank among neighborhoods in Memphis | Memphis | Shelby County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 25.3% | 13th of 14 | 69.5% | 62.8% | 71.5% | East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire (81.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,534 Mbps | 13th of 14 | 3,801 Mbps | 3,544 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire (4,330 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | 11th of 14 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.1 | East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire (8.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 11th of 14 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Berclair-Highland Heights (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 9th of 14 | 10% | 11% | 15% | River Oaks (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | 13th of 14 | 95% | 95% | 96% | River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral and River Oaks (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | 11th of 14 | 90% | 90% | 91% | River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral and River Oaks (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | 14th of 14 | 72% | 73% | 76% | River Oaks (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | Tied 9th of 14 | 74% | 74% | 81% | River Oaks (89%) |
| Median household income | $46,623 | 9th of 14 | $80,079 | $79,345 | $93,246 | River Oaks ($113,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 5th of 14 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Windyke-Southwind (20%) |
Fiber reaches 25.3% of homes in Downtown Memphis, against 69.5% across Memphis and 62.8% across Shelby County. Households in Downtown Memphis are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,623 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Downtown Memphis
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Memphis?
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,839 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.1% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,839 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downtown Memphis from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,839 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.1% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,839 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Downtown Memphis from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Memphis?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
441 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 441 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.5% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Memphis?
XFINITY Cable in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.3% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Memphis?
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.4% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 38 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 neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downtown Memphis from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.4% of Downtown Memphis homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 38 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 neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downtown Memphis from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Downtown Memphis Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown Memphis that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire has the most homes with fiber (81.0%) and Medical District the fewest (10.9%); Downtown Memphis has 25.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Memphis (this page) | 48,383 | 25.3% | 2,534 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 21/100 |
| East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire | 103,072 | 81.0% | 4,330 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 50/100 |
| White Haven-Coro Lake | 82,090 | 59.2% | 3,725 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 36/100 |
| Raleigh | 57,856 | 57.0% | 3,388 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Midtown-Memphis | 52,212 | 59.0% | 3,393 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 30/100 |
| Shelby Forest-Frayser | 43,980 | 64.1% | 3,810 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 57/100 |
| River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral | 39,034 | 45.2% | 3,081 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 73/100 |
| Parkway Village-Oakhaven | 38,864 | 44.3% | 3,197 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 48/100 |
| Berclair-Highland Heights | 36,611 | 69.8% | 3,668 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 58/100 |
| Crosstown | 6,418 | 80.8% | 4,252 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Medical District | 3,809 | 10.9% | 2,333 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Memphis?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Downtown Memphis
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| PCs for People | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downtown Memphis Internet Providers
Based on 135 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Downtown Memphis residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 98.7% coverage in Downtown Memphis.
At a national level, based on 4607 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown Memphis Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Memphis Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Memphis
Based on data reported by Downtown Memphis ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Downtown Memphis. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Memphis Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (7) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Memphis?
Of the providers in Downtown Memphis, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downtown Memphis where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Tennessee or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 1.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown Memphis
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Memphis Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Tennessee
Customer Reviews
A Memphis, TN Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 25, 2026 A Memphis, TN Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 12, 2026 A Memphis, TN Customer
AT&T Fiber
September 18, 2025 I am satisfied my internet service provider AT&T because my internet connection is fast and I can have numerous devices connected while still receiving fast connection speeds. I also like that if I do encounter any problems I have internet whole home app on my phone to troubleshoot the problem and AT&T resolved my issue quickly either through chat or a live representative.
A Memphis, TN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
September 12, 2025 A Memphis, TN Customer
XFINITY Cable
October 20, 2023 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown Memphis?
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 Downtown Memphis is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Downtown Memphis is EarthLink.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Downtown Memphis, available to 99.3% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.