Best Internet Providers in Townsend, TN
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Townsend, TN
Townsend has 5 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 Townsend.
Ranks compare Townsend with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Townsend, TN at a Glance
Townsend Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Townsend ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Townsend, TN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Townsend 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 Townsend, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.08% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Townsend?
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.
How Townsend Compares to Places Its Size
Townsend's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Townsend | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Blount County | Tennessee | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.8% | bottom 9% | 73.0% | 84.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,528 Mbps | top 49% | 3,631 Mbps | 5,177 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 12% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 75% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 80% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,293 | bottom 36% | $81,162 | $79,063 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.8% of homes in Townsend, against 73.0% across Blount County and 84.4% across Tennessee. Households in Townsend are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,293 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Townsend
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Townsend?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Townsend, TN.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Townsend?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Townsend, TN
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Townsend homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Townsend, TN
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
253 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Townsend homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 253 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Townsend, TN
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Townsend homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Townsend, TN
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Townsend homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Townsend?
XFINITY Cable in Townsend, TN
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,567 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.1% of Townsend homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,567 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 134 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Townsend?
EarthLink DSL in Townsend, TN
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 73.2% of Townsend homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Townsend from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Townsend, TN
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 73.2% of Townsend homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Townsend from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Townsend by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Townsend has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Townsend
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Townsend
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37882 | 3,137 | 0.7% | 1,549 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 37/100 |
How Townsend Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Townsend that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Seymour has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Walland the fewest (41.6%); Townsend has 0.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend (this page) | 2,702 | 0.8% | 1,528 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 35/100 |
| Maryville | 83,323 | 81.9% | 3,970 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Seymour | 23,090 | 98.2% | 8,155 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 66/100 |
| Alcoa | 12,771 | 81.0% | 4,066 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Pigeon Forge | 8,910 | 42.6% | 2,010 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 33/100 |
| Walland | 6,009 | 41.6% | 2,032 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Gatlinburg | 4,859 | 54.4% | 2,520 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 48/100 |
| Rockford | 4,036 | 59.6% | 3,567 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 61/100 |
| Tallassee | 733 | 97.4% | 1,689 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 49/100 |
| Wear Valley | 191 | 99.0% | 2,175 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Park Settlement | 106 | 33.0% | 1,209 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Townsend?
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 Townsend
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 50 |
| EarthLink | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Townsend Internet Providers
Based on 135 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Townsend 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 96.2% coverage in Townsend.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Townsend Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Townsend, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Townsend Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Townsend
Based on data reported by Townsend ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Townsend. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,567 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 | Townsend Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Townsend?
Of the providers in Townsend, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Townsend 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 Townsend, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Townsend
| ISP / Tech Type | Townsend Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (35) | (1051) | 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 |
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 Townsend?
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 Townsend 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 Townsend is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Townsend, available to 97.1% 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.