Best Internet Providers in Lake City, TN
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake City, TN
Lake City has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Lake City.
Ranks compare Lake City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lake City, TN at a Glance
Lake City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Lake City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake City, TN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lake City based on Tennessee customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lake City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lake City?
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 Lake City
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Highland Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- RJM Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Lake City Compares to Places Its Size
Lake City's report card score is in the bottom 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 22%.
| Measure | Lake City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Anderson County | Tennessee | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 3.1% | bottom 11% | 20.6% | 84.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,678 Mbps | top 45% | 2,065 Mbps | 5,177 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | bottom 42% | 71% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 13% | 75% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,045 | bottom 11% | $75,221 | $79,063 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 3.1% of homes in Lake City, against 20.6% across Anderson County and 84.4% across Tennessee. Households in Lake City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,045 (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 Lake City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake City?
Highland Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Lake City, TN
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highland Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Lake City homes. Across the city, Highland Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake City, TN
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Lake City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake City, TN
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
248 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Lake City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 248 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake City, TN
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Lake City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake City, TN
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Lake City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
RJM Networks Fixed Wireless in Lake City, TN
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
RJM Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Lake City homes. Across the city, RJM Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake City?
XFINITY Cable in Lake City, TN
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,692 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.0% of Lake City homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,692 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 167 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake City?
EarthLink DSL in Lake City, TN
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.9% of Lake City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lake City, TN
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.9% of Lake City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Lake City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lake City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lake City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lake City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lake City that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Jacksboro has the most homes with fiber (43.2%) and Rocky Top the fewest (4.0%); Lake City has 3.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City (this page) | 2,359 | 3.1% | 1,678 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 33/100 |
| Norris | 14,285 | 25.4% | 1,778 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Jacksboro | 10,171 | 43.2% | 2,839 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 45/100 |
| Caryville | 3,925 | 6.0% | 1,673 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 48/100 |
| Rocky Top | 3,540 | 4.0% | 1,645 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 44/100 |
| Briceville | 366 | 80.6% | 1,363 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 43/100 |
| Seeber Flats | 197 | 41.1% | 1,156 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 41/100 |
| Pine Crest | 169 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 7/100 |
| Slatestone | 155 | 51.6% | 1,613 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 37/100 |
| Grantsboro | 131 | 100.0% | 1,055 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 7/100 |
| Red Ash | 67 | 100.0% | 1,275 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Lake City
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| RJM Networks | 1,000 |
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lake City Internet Providers
Based on 140 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lake City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.3% coverage in Lake City.
At a national level, based on 4608 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 Lake City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake City, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake City Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| RJM Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake City
Based on data reported by Lake City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lake City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,692 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake City Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| RJM Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake City?
Of the providers in Lake City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake City 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.11 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lake City, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake City
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake City Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| RJM Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Tennessee
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TVEC Connect Fiber
November 03, 2026 Brian G
HolstonConnect Fiber
October 11, 2026 I pay for the medium service and I expect faster speeds but I'm getting a whole lot of latency when I try to watch FB or Youtube videos. And it's consistent. Might be time for a change.
Earl
Trilight Fiber
September 28, 2026 Trilight internet is excellent. If you ever have an issue a real person answers the phone at Tech Support. They work diligently to solve your problem and if it requires a service call they make the appointment right then. The service technicians, are competent and solve any problems quickly.
Duane M
EPB Power Fiber
September 25, 2026 glitchy and lacks the power that EPB promised
Bill O
KUB Fiber
August 28, 2026 I have had KUB fiber for a little over a year. I live up in the mountains and could not get fiber from another vendor. One major national vendor said they would connect me, but it would cost $6000 because my house is surrounded by concrete patios and a driveway they would have to drill under. So, I ended up going with Starlink. Starlink was OK, but because I live in a forest, sometime getting a good view of the sky was a problem. Then, finally, KUB offered fiber to my area. They connected me for free, even with the obstacles. The service has been great, with almost no interruptions (there have been rare short scheduled maintenance periods), and the speed is 5 to 10 times faster than Starlink at about half the price. On rare occasions I've had tech questions (I run my my own router, mailserver, and nameservice) , support has been great.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake City?
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 Lake City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lake City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake City, available to 97.0% 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.