7 Best Internet Providers in Silver City, TN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Silver City, 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 Silver City, TN?

HolstonConnect is the highest-rated internet provider in Silver City based on 137 Tennessee customer reviews, and HolstonConnect 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 Silver City, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Silver City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Silver City Internet Providers

Based on 137 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, HolstonConnect is the best internet service provider for Silver City residents. HolstonConnect 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 97.6% coverage in Silver City.

At a national level, based on 4138 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HolstonConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.35 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Silver City?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HolstonConnect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Greeneville Energy Authority 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 Silver City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Greeneville Energy Authority	2,500 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	HolstonConnect	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Silver City

Based on data reported by Silver City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Greeneville Energy Authority. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Silver City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 HolstonConnect. This indicates HolstonConnect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Silver City?

Tennessee customers rate HolstonConnect 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.

HolstonConnect 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 Silver City customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Silver City

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

Silver City ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Silver City	Tennessee	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Silver City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.59%	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.	2,681 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 Silver City.	5.4	7.0	6.8

 

Silver City Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Silver City	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.	2.7	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.	6%	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	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.	49%	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%

Silver City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Silver City is B+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Silver City is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Silver City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Silver City 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.

97% of Silver City households have an internet connection despite having 97.59% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 29% 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 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A low number of Silver City 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 Silver City?

How Much Speed does a Silver City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Silver City is 2.7, which is larger than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Silver City's average household income is $87,895 which is much higher than the Tennessee average of $76,490 and higher than 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.

Silver City 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, 6% 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 Silver City has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Silver City households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Silver City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Silver 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 Silver City is HolstonConnect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Greeneville Energy Authority. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HolstonConnect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Silver City is HolstonConnect.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and HolstonConnect has the broadest coverage in Silver City, 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 Silver City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Silver City 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 Silver City's B+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.