9 Best Internet Providers in Newbern, TN
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| Newbern ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,071 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real Newbern 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.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Newbern has 9 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 Newbern.
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Newbern has 9 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 Newbern.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Newbern, 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 Newbern ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newbern, TN?
Gibson Connect is the best internet provider in Newbern based on Tennessee customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Gibson Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Newbern, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Gibson Connect is an option for 33.61% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Newbern, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Newbern
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Newbern Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Newbern Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Gibson Connect | (1) | (3) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Forked Deer Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (34) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| WK&T | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans |
Based on 87 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, Gibson Connect is the best internet service provider for Newbern residents. Gibson Connect was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Forked Deer Connect wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 25.5% coverage in Newbern.
At a national level, based on 3796 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 Newbern?
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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 Newbern?
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, WK&T 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 Newbern
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| WK&T | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Forked Deer Connect | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Gibson Connect | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 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 Newbern
| ISP / Tech Type | Newbern Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Connect | (1) | (3) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Forked Deer Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (34) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| WK&T | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Newbern ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through WK&T. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Newbern. 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 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 Newbern?
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. Gibson Connect is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Newbern customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Newbern, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newbern
| ISP / Tech Type | Newbern Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Gibson Connect | (1) | (3) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (34) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Forked Deer Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WK&T | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Newbern 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 Newbern below, including the metrics used and how Newbern compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Newbern that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 55.84% | 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. | 1,071 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 Newbern. | 5.0 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 61% | 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. | 61% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Newbern ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Newbern is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Newbern is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Newbern have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Newbern 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 Newbern households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Newbern 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 Newbern?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
How Much Speed does a Newbern Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Newbern is 2.6, which is larger than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Newbern's average household income is $58,747 which is lower than 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.
Newbern also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Tennessee average of 15%. Additionally, 5% 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 Newbern has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Newbern households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?
Gibson Connect Fiber in Newbern, TN
Gibson Connect offers Fiber service to 33.6% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Gibson Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Forked Deer Connect Fiber in Newbern, TN
Forked Deer Connect offers Fiber service to 25.5% of Newbern 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
WK&T Fiber in Newbern, TN
WK&T offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Newbern homes. Across the city, WK&T Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?
Spectrum Cable in Newbern, TN
Spectrum offers Cable service to 72.6% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Newbern, TN
Sparklight offers Cable service to 4.5% of Newbern 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 Newbern?
EarthLink DSL in Newbern, TN
EarthLink offers DSL service to 71.9% of Newbern homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Newbern from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Newbern, TN
AT&T offers DSL service to 71.9% of Newbern homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Newbern from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newbern, TN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Newbern homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newbern, TN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newbern, TN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Newbern homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newbern, TN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Newbern homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Newbern?
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 Newbern is Gibson Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be WK&T. 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 Newbern is Forked Deer Connect.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Newbern, 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 Newbern compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Newbern 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 Newbern's C+ ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
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