9 Best Internet Providers in Trousdale County, TN

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Trousdale County, TN?

Tri-County Fiber Communications is the best internet provider in Trousdale County based on Tennessee customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Tri-County Fiber Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Trousdale County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Tri-County Fiber Communications is an option for 92.11% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Trousdale County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Trousdale County Internet Providers

Based on 138 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, Tri-County Fiber Communications is the best internet service provider for Trousdale County residents. Tri-County Fiber Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 51.6% coverage in Trousdale County.

At a national level, based on 4155 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Tri-County Fiber Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Trousdale County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Tri-County Fiber Communications. 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 Trousdale County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	DTC Wireless	1,000 Mbps
	NCTC	1,000 Mbps
	Tri-County Fiber Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Trousdale County

Based on data reported by Trousdale County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Trousdale County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,239 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Tri-County Fiber Communications. This indicates Tri-County Fiber Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Trousdale County?

Tennessee customers rate Tri-County Fiber Communications 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.

Tri-County Fiber Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Trousdale County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Trousdale County

Trousdale County 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 county 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 Trousdale County below, including the metrics used and how Trousdale County compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.

Trousdale County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Trousdale County	Tennessee	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Trousdale County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.10%	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.	1,135 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 Trousdale County.	5.0	7.0	6.8

 

Trousdale County Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Trousdale County	Tennessee	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	90%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	66%	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.	66%	73%	76%

Trousdale County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Trousdale County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Trousdale County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Trousdale County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Trousdale County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

87% of Trousdale County households have an internet connection despite having 99.91% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Trousdale County 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 Counties Compare to Trousdale County?

How Much Speed does a Trousdale County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Trousdale County is 2.6, which is larger than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Trousdale County's average household income is $74,128 which is higher than the Tennessee average of $76,490 and about average for 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.

Trousdale County also has 9% 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 Trousdale County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Trousdale County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Trousdale County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Trousdale County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Trousdale County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Trousdale County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Trousdale 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 Trousdale County is Tri-County Fiber Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Tri-County Fiber Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Trousdale County is Tri-County Fiber Communications.
• Viasat, Tri-County Fiber Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Trousdale County, 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 Trousdale County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Trousdale County 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 Trousdale County's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.