9 Best Internet Providers in Unicoi County, TN
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| Unicoi County ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,759 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real Unicoi County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Unicoi County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Unicoi County.
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Unicoi County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Unicoi County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Unicoi County, TN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Unicoi County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Unicoi County, TN?
Point Broadband is the best internet provider in Unicoi County based on Tennessee customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Point Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Unicoi County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Point Broadband is an option for 21.81% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Unicoi County, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Unicoi County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Unicoi County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Unicoi County Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (86) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Erwin Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 138 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, Point Broadband is the best internet service provider for Unicoi County residents. Point Broadband 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 99.0% coverage in Unicoi County.
At a national level, based on 4216 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, French Broad Electric Membership Corporation is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Unicoi County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Unicoi County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Point Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brightspeed 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 Unicoi County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| French Broad Electric Membership Corporation | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Erwin Utilities | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Unicoi County
| ISP / Tech Type | Unicoi County Speed | Tennessee Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (86) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Erwin Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Unicoi County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Unicoi County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,514 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 Point Broadband. This indicates Point Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Unicoi County?
Tennessee customers rate Point Broadband 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.
Point Broadband 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 Unicoi County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Unicoi County, Tennessee, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Unicoi County
| ISP / Tech Type | Unicoi County Affordability | Tennessee Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (86) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (34) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Erwin Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Unicoi 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 Unicoi County below, including the metrics used and how Unicoi County compares to the rest of Tennessee and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Unicoi County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 98.48% | 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. | 1,759 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 Unicoi County. | 6.6 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 88% | 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. | 74% | 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. | 74% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Unicoi County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Unicoi County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Unicoi County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Unicoi County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Unicoi 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.
84% of Unicoi County households have an internet connection despite having 99.66% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Unicoi 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 Unicoi County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Unicoi County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Unicoi County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Tennessee average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Unicoi County's average household income is $52,485 which is lower than the Tennessee average of $76,490 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Unicoi County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Tennessee average of 15%. Additionally, 9% 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 Unicoi County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Unicoi County households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
Erwin Utilities Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
Erwin Utilities offers Fiber service to 91.2% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Erwin Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 75.3% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,969 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Unicoi County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Point Broadband Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 21.8% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
French Broad Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, French Broad Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
XFINITY Cable in Unicoi County, TN
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 85.8% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,223 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 41 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
Brightspeed DSL in Unicoi County, TN
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 64.1% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Unicoi County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Unicoi County, TN
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Unicoi 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 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Unicoi County, TN
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Unicoi County, TN
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Unicoi County, TN
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.7% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County is Point Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Point Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Unicoi County is Point Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Unicoi 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 Unicoi County's B+ ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
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