Best Internet Providers in Smith County, TN
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Smith County, TN
Smith County has 10 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Smith County.
Ranks compare Smith County with the 95 Tennessee counties.
The Best Internet in Smith County, TN at a Glance
Smith County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
DTC Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Smith County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smith County, TN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Smith County based on Tennessee customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Smith County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.56% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Smith County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Smith County
- Twin Lakes - fiber coverage map
- DTC Wireless - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- DTC Communications - fiber coverage map
- NCTC - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Smith County Compares to the Rest of Tennessee
Smith County's report card score is tied 45th of 95 and its connectivity index is tied 22nd of 95.
| Measure | Smith County | Rank among Tennessee counties | Tennessee | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | Tied 5th of 95 | 84.4% | 71.5% | Lake County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,807 Mbps | 58th of 95 | 5,177 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hamilton County (23,667 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | Tied 70th of 95 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Knox County (9.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 17th of 95 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Williamson County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 57th of 95 | 13% | 15% | Williamson County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 21st of 95 | 95% | 96% | Williamson County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 33rd of 95 | 90% | 91% | Williamson County (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 18th of 95 | 74% | 76% | Williamson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 17th of 95 | 76% | 81% | Williamson County (93%) |
| Median household income | $67,242 | 33rd of 95 | $79,063 | $93,246 | Williamson County ($150,679) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 22nd of 95 | 15% | 16% | Putnam County (20%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Smith County, against 84.4% across Tennessee. Households in Smith County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,242 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Smith County Compares to Its Neighbors
Smith County has 6 neighbors. Among them, DeKalb County has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Wilson County the fewest (93.3%); Smith County has 99.8%.
Map of Smith County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Smith County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County (this page) | 19,904 | 99.8% | 1,807 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Wilson County | 147,737 | 93.3% | 4,754 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 79/100 |
| Putnam County | 79,854 | 95.5% | 7,534 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Macon County | 25,216 | 99.7% | 1,170 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 51/100 |
| DeKalb County | 20,080 | 99.9% | 1,406 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Jackson County | 11,617 | 99.8% | 7,989 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 54/100 |
| Trousdale County | 11,615 | 99.1% | 1,148 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 58/100 |
Internet in Smith County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 99.2% of homes in Pleasant Shade to 100.0% in South Carthage; by ZIP code, from 99.6% in 37145 (Pleasant Shade) to 100.0% in 38563 (Gordonsville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Smith County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 4,101 | 99.9% | 1,185 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Pleasant Shade | 1,996 | 99.2% | 1,886 Mbps | 1.7 | C+ | 57/100 |
| South Carthage | 1,850 | 100.0% | 1,185 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Gordonsville | 1,831 | 99.8% | 1,001 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 47/100 |
| Elmwood | 1,063 | 100.0% | 6,240 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 64/100 |
| Riddleton | 908 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Brush Creek | 803 | 99.5% | 1,012 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 57/100 |
| Grant | 756 | 100.0% | 2,772 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 60/100 |
| Hickman | 737 | 99.3% | 1,641 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| Defeated | 736 | 100.0% | 1,137 Mbps | 1.9 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Chestnut Mound | 516 | 99.2% | 8,000 Mbps | 1.6 | B- | 67/100 |
| Tanglewood | 504 | 100.0% | 1,150 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Rock City | 499 | 100.0% | 1,131 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 35/100 |
| Sykes | 473 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 67/100 |
| Prosperity | 354 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Lancaster | 343 | 98.2% | 1,230 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 48/100 |
| McClures Bend | 305 | 100.0% | 5,257 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 64/100 |
| Russell Hill | 242 | 96.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C- | 50/100 |
| Club Springs | 137 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 61/100 |
| Lancaster Hill | 124 | 100.0% | 1,226 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 41/100 |
| Johntown | 61 | 100.0% | 1,128 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 46/100 |
| Kempville | 26 | 100.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Smith County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37030 (Carthage) | 7,181 | 99.8% | 1,244 Mbps | 6 | B | 58/100 |
| 38563 (Gordonsville) | 2,418 | 100.0% | 1,010 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 46/100 |
| 37145 (Pleasant Shade) | 2,368 | 99.6% | 1,924 Mbps | 1.6 | C+ | 56/100 |
| 38547 (Brush Creek) | 2,195 | 99.8% | 1,030 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 58/100 |
| 38560 (Elmwood) | 1,369 | 100.0% | 6,682 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 64/100 |
| 38567 (Hickman) | 876 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 47/100 |
| 37151 (Riddleton) | 598 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| 38569 (Lancaster) | 407 | 97.3% | 1,225 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 38552 (Chestnut Mound) | 292 | 98.6% | 8,000 Mbps | 1.5 | B- | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smith County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Smith County
| Twin Lakes | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| DTC Wireless | 1,000 |
| DTC Communications | 1,000 |
| NCTC | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Smith County Internet Providers
Based on 191 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Smith County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 61.4% coverage in Smith County.
At a national level, based on 6572 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.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Smith County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Smith County, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smith County Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | (0) |  (15) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (39) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| NCTC | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| DTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DTC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smith County
Based on data reported by Smith County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Smith County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smith County Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | (0) | (15) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (39) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| NCTC | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| DTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DTC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smith County?
Of the providers in Smith County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Smith County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Tennessee or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.11 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Smith County, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smith County
| ISP / Tech Type | Smith County Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Twin Lakes | (0) | (15) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| NCTC | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (39) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (84) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| DTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DTC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Smith County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
DTC Wireless Fiber in Smith County, TN
Availability:
50.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
DTC Wireless offers Fiber service to 50.4% of Smith County homes. Across the county, DTC Wireless Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
DTC Communications Fiber in Smith County, TN
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
DTC Communications offers Fiber service to 30.9% of Smith County homes. Across the county, DTC Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
NCTC Fiber in Smith County, TN
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NCTC offers Fiber service to 21.1% of Smith County homes. Across the county, NCTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Twin Lakes Fiber in Smith County, TN
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Twin Lakes offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Twin Lakes Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Smith County, TN
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Smith County, TN
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TN
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Smith County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TN
Availability:
61.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
178 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.4% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 178 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TN
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Smith County, TN
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smith County?
XFINITY Cable in Smith County, TN
Availability:
40.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 40.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Smith County, TN
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 13.8% of Smith County homes. Across the county, Spectrum 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 Smith County?
EarthLink DSL in Smith County, TN
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 31.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 13 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Smith County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Smith County, TN
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 31.2% of Smith County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 13 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Smith County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Tennessee
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TVEC Connect Fiber
November 03, 2026 Brian G
HolstonConnect Fiber
October 11, 2026 I pay for the medium service and I expect faster speeds but I'm getting a whole lot of latency when I try to watch FB or Youtube videos. And it's consistent. Might be time for a change.
Earl
Trilight Fiber
September 28, 2026 Trilight internet is excellent. If you ever have an issue a real person answers the phone at Tech Support. They work diligently to solve your problem and if it requires a service call they make the appointment right then. The service technicians, are competent and solve any problems quickly.
Duane M
EPB Power Fiber
September 25, 2026 glitchy and lacks the power that EPB promised
Bill O
KUB Fiber
August 28, 2026 I have had KUB fiber for a little over a year. I live up in the mountains and could not get fiber from another vendor. One major national vendor said they would connect me, but it would cost $6000 because my house is surrounded by concrete patios and a driveway they would have to drill under. So, I ended up going with Starlink. Starlink was OK, but because I live in a forest, sometime getting a good view of the sky was a problem. Then, finally, KUB offered fiber to my area. They connected me for free, even with the obstacles. The service has been great, with almost no interruptions (there have been rare short scheduled maintenance periods), and the speed is 5 to 10 times faster than Starlink at about half the price. On rare occasions I've had tech questions (I run my my own router, mailserver, and nameservice) , support has been great.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Smith County?
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 Smith County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Smith County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smith County, available to 85.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.