Best Internet Providers in Unicoi County, TN
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Unicoi County, TN
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.
Ranks compare Unicoi County with the 95 Tennessee counties.
The Best Internet in Unicoi County, TN at a Glance
Unicoi County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Erwin Utilities
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Unicoi County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Unicoi County, TN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.31% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Erwin Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- French Broad Fiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Unicoi County Compares to the Rest of Tennessee
Unicoi County's report card score is tied 22nd of 95 and its connectivity index is tied 50th of 95.
| Measure | Unicoi County | Rank among Tennessee counties | Tennessee | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 98.5% | 31st of 95 | 84.4% | 71.5% | Lake County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,757 Mbps | 60th of 95 | 5,177 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hamilton County (23,667 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | Tied 23rd of 95 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Knox County (9.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 92nd of 95 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Williamson County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 68th of 95 | 13% | 15% | Williamson County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 82nd of 95 | 95% | 96% | Williamson County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 46th of 95 | 90% | 91% | Williamson County (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 12th of 95 | 74% | 76% | Williamson County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 30th of 95 | 76% | 81% | Williamson County (93%) |
| Median household income | $56,651 | 65th of 95 | $79,063 | $93,246 | Williamson County ($150,679) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 54th of 95 | 15% | 16% | Putnam County (20%) |
Fiber reaches 98.5% of homes in Unicoi County, against 84.4% across Tennessee. Households in Unicoi County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,651 (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 Unicoi County Compares to Its Neighbors
Unicoi County has 6 neighbors, 3 of them in North Carolina. Among them, Yancey County, NC has the most homes with fiber (97.3%) and Greene County the fewest (56.7%); Unicoi County has 98.5%.
Map of Unicoi County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Unicoi County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi County (this page) | 17,928 | 98.5% | 1,757 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Washington County | 133,001 | 89.0% | 8,467 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 59/100 |
| Greene County | 70,152 | 56.7% | 2,012 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 37/100 |
| Carter County | 56,356 | 86.6% | 2,380 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 39/100 |
| Madison County, NC | 21,193 | 96.9% | 1,020 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Yancey County, NC | 18,470 | 97.3% | 989 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 39/100 |
| Mitchell County, NC | 14,903 | 95.8% | 983 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 33/100 |
Internet in Unicoi County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Unicoi County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin | 11,118 | 99.2% | 1,828 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Unicoi | 4,942 | 96.0% | 1,651 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 53/100 |
| Flag Pond | 883 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Lillydale | 482 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 42/100 |
| Rock Creek | 417 | 100.0% | 1,913 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 51/100 |
| Ernestville | 356 | 100.0% | 1,067 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Unaka Springs | 256 | 100.0% | 1,547 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 48/100 |
ZIP codes in Unicoi County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37650 (Erwin) | 12,305 | 99.9% | 1,834 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 41/100 |
| 37692 (Unicoi) | 4,835 | 96.4% | 1,666 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 54/100 |
| 37657 (Flag Pond) | 871 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Unicoi 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, 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
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Erwin Utilities | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| French Broad Electric Membership Corporation | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Unicoi County Internet Providers
Based on 139 reviews from Tennessee internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Unicoi County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Tennessee, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Unicoi County.
At a national level, based on 4700 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 Unicoi County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Unicoi County, Tennessee, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Unicoi County Overall | Tennessee Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (19) | 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 | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Erwin Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Unicoi County
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 1,517 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 | Unicoi County 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 | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Erwin Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Unicoi County?
Of the providers in Unicoi County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Unicoi 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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (76) | 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 | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Erwin Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Unicoi County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
Erwin Utilities Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,972 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 75.6% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,972 Mbps, with speeds from 940 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Unicoi County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Point Broadband Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 21.9% 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
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
XFINITY Fiber in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% 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
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% 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
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% 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
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
XFINITY Cable in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,223 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 83.4% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has 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. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Unicoi County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Unicoi County?
Brightspeed DSL in Unicoi County, TN
Availability:
70.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 70.6% of Unicoi County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Unicoi County from Brightspeed 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 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Unicoi County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Unicoi County, available to 99.1% 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.