ISP Comparison
Real-world performance data for internet providers in Tennessee. Updated April 2026.
| Provider | Tech | Max Down | Max Up | Avg Ping | Reliability | Data Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity (Comcast) | Cable | 1.2G | 40M | 18ms | 88% | 1.2 TB | $$ |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 5G | 5G | 8ms | 97% | None | $$$ |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1G | 35M | 22ms | 84% | None | $$ |
| EPB Fiber (Chattanooga) | Fiber | 25G | 25G | 5ms | 99% | None | $$ |
Xfinity (Comcast)
CableDownload
1.2 Gbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Avg Ping
18ms
Reliability
88%
Data Cap
1.2 TB
Price Tier
$$
AT&T Fiber
FiberDownload
5 Gbps
Upload
5 Gbps
Avg Ping
8ms
Reliability
97%
Data Cap
None
Price Tier
$$$
Spectrum
CableDownload
1 Gbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Avg Ping
22ms
Reliability
84%
Data Cap
None
Price Tier
$$
EPB Fiber (Chattanooga)
FiberDownload
25 Gbps
Upload
25 Gbps
Avg Ping
5ms
Reliability
99%
Data Cap
None
Price Tier
$$
Xfinity (Comcast)
📍 Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
✓Widest coverage
✓Gigabit available
✓Good night speeds
✗1.2 TB data cap
✗Rented modem fees ($15/mo)
✗Upload is asymmetric
AT&T Fiber
📍 Nashville (select areas), Chattanooga
✓Symmetric upload/download
✓No data caps
✓Low latency
✗Limited availability
✗Higher price
✗Installation wait times
Spectrum
📍 Knoxville, Chattanooga, Rural TN
✓No data caps
✓No modem fee
✓Good rural reach
✗Upload speeds poor
✗Price increases after 12 months
✗Inconsistent peak hours
EPB Fiber (Chattanooga)
📍 Chattanooga only
✓25 Gbps available
✓Municipal ISP — no throttling
✓Best ping in Tennessee
✗Chattanooga only
✗Very limited coverage map
✗No mobile option