9 Best Internet Providers in Petersburg, TN
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Petersburg ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,902 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 |
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Real Petersburg 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.
Petersburg has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Petersburg.
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Petersburg has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Petersburg.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Petersburg, TN?
Point Broadband is the best internet provider in Petersburg based on Tennessee customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Point Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Petersburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Point Broadband is an option for 27.35% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Petersburg, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Petersburg
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Petersburg Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Petersburg Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Point Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (2) |  (28) | View Plans | ||
| United Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ardmore Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fayetteville Public Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 55 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, Point Broadband is the best internet service provider for Petersburg residents. Point Broadband 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 59.1% coverage in Petersburg.
At a national level, based on 2019 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ardmore Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.44 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Petersburg?
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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 Petersburg?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Point Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 Petersburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Ardmore Telephone Company | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| United Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Fayetteville Public Utilities | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Petersburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Petersburg Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (2) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| United Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ardmore Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fayetteville Public Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Petersburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Petersburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,853 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 Point Broadband. This indicates Point Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Petersburg?
Tennessee customers rate Point Broadband 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.
Point Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Petersburg customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Petersburg, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Petersburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Petersburg Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (2) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| United Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ardmore Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fayetteville Public Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Petersburg 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 Petersburg below, including the metrics used and how Petersburg compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.
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Petersburg | Tennessee | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Petersburg that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 80.50% | 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. | 1,902 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 Petersburg. | 3.9 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 89% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 76% | 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. | 44% | 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. | 49% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Petersburg ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Petersburg is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Petersburg is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Petersburg have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Petersburg 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.
76% of Petersburg households have an internet connection despite having 95.77% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Petersburg 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 Petersburg?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a Petersburg Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Petersburg is 2.4, which is smaller than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Petersburg's average household income is $65,175 which is about average for the Tennessee average of $76,490 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Petersburg also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Tennessee average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Petersburg has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Petersburg households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
Fayetteville Public Utilities Fiber in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Fayetteville Public Utilities offers Fiber service to 51.2% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Fayetteville Public Utilities Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
United Communications Fiber in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
United Communications offers Fiber service to 39.5% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, United Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company Fiber in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Ardmore Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
Fayetteville Public Utilities Cable in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Fayetteville Public Utilities offers Cable service to 8.4% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Fayetteville Public Utilities Cable has speeds up to 125 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
EarthLink DSL in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 55.8% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Petersburg from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 55.8% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Petersburg from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ardmore Telephone Company DSL in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company offers DSL service to 11.5% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Ardmore Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
TDS DSL in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 10.6% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Petersburg from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
United Communications DSL in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
United Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, United Communications DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Petersburg?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.5% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.4% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.9% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 21 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.9% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 21 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
United Communications Fixed Wireless in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
United Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.6% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, United Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Petersburg, TN
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Petersburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Petersburg?
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 Petersburg is Point Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Point Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Petersburg is Point Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Petersburg 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 Petersburg's C+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100