7 Best Internet Providers in Ridenour, TN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ridenour, TN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ridenour, TN?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ridenour, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ridenour

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ridenour Internet Providers

Based on 116 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, KUB Fiber is the best internet service provider for Ridenour residents. KUB Fiber was rated at an average of 4.57 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Ridenour.

At a national level, based on 4172 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ridenour?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ridenour

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	KUB Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ridenour

Based on data reported by Ridenour ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through KUB Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Ridenour. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with KUB Fiber. This indicates KUB Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ridenour?

Tennessee customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.40 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. KUB Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ridenour customers with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ridenour, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ridenour

Ridenour 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 Ridenour below, including the metrics used and how Ridenour compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.

Ridenour ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ridenour	Tennessee	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ridenour that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	36.47%	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.	4,205 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 Ridenour.	5.5	7.0	6.8

 

Ridenour Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ridenour	Tennessee	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	14%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	50%	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.	50%	73%	76%

Ridenour ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ridenour is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ridenour is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ridenour have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ridenour 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.

84% of Ridenour households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 50% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 3% 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 50% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A low number of Ridenour 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 Ridenour?

How Much Speed does a Ridenour Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ridenour is 2.5, which is smaller than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ridenour's average household income is $60,522 which is about average for 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.

Ridenour also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Tennessee average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Ridenour has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ridenour households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ridenour?

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 Ridenour is KUB Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be KUB Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, KUB Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ridenour is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ridenour, 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 Ridenour compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ridenour 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 Ridenour's B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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