5 Best Internet Providers in Mengelwood, TN
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| Mengelwood ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real Mengelwood Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Mengelwood has 5 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 Mengelwood.
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Mengelwood has 5 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 Mengelwood.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Mengelwood, TN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Mengelwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mengelwood, TN?
Forked Deer Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in Mengelwood based on 42 Tennessee customer reviews, and Forked Deer 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 Mengelwood, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Mengelwood
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mengelwood Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Mengelwood Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Forked Deer Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans |
Based on 42 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, Forked Deer Connect is the best internet service provider for Mengelwood residents. Forked Deer Connect was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 95.1% coverage in Mengelwood.
At a national level, based on 1323 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Forked Deer 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 Mengelwood?
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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 Mengelwood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Forked Deer Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight and Forked Deer 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 Mengelwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Forked Deer Connect | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mengelwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Mengelwood Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Forked Deer Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Mengelwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight and Forked Deer Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mengelwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Forked Deer Connect. This indicates Forked Deer Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mengelwood?
Tennessee customers rate Forked Deer 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.
Forked Deer Connect received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mengelwood customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Mengelwood, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mengelwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Mengelwood Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Forked Deer Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Mengelwood 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 Mengelwood below, including the metrics used and how Mengelwood compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.
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Mengelwood | Tennessee | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mengelwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 12.20% | 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. | 1,000 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 Mengelwood. | 4.5 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 3.0 | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 74% | 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. | 74% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Mengelwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Mengelwood is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mengelwood is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mengelwood have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Mengelwood 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.
86% of Mengelwood households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Mengelwood 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 Mengelwood?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
How Much Speed does a Mengelwood Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mengelwood is 3.0, which is larger than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Mengelwood's average household income is $75,859 which is higher than the Tennessee average of $76,490 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Mengelwood also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher 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 Mengelwood has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Mengelwood households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mengelwood?
Forked Deer Connect Fiber in Mengelwood, TN
Forked Deer Connect offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, Forked Deer Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mengelwood?
Sparklight Cable in Mengelwood, TN
Sparklight offers Cable service to 87.8% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mengelwood?
EarthLink DSL in Mengelwood, TN
EarthLink offers DSL service to 43.9% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Mengelwood, TN
AT&T offers DSL service to 43.9% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mengelwood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mengelwood, TN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mengelwood, TN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mengelwood, TN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Mengelwood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Mengelwood?
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 Mengelwood is Forked Deer Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight and Forked Deer Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Forked Deer Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mengelwood is Forked Deer Connect.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Mengelwood, 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 Mengelwood compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Mengelwood 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 Mengelwood's C- ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 7 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
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