Best Surgoinsville Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Surgoinsville, Tennessee and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Surgoinsville:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Holston Electric | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 93.3% |
2 | Scott County | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 55.3% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | AT&T | DSL | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 39.1% |
Surgoinsville TN Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Surgoinsville have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Surgoinsville are compared to Hawkins County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Tennessee overall?
Average download speeds in Surgoinsville of 79.55 Mbps are faster than the Hawkins County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Tennessee.
Surgoinsville Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Surgoinsville is 143.3% faster than the average in Tennessee and 145.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 23.6% of the Hawkins County population
The average internet download speed in Surgoinsville is 79.55 Mbps based upon 2816 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Surgoinsville population
Fiber optic internet is available to 99.6% of Surgoinsville residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Surgoinsville, TN providing service to at least 15% of the city
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Surgoinsville residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Holston Electric as the top provider for Surgoinsville, Tennessee.
Who has the fastest internet service in Surgoinsville?
Holston Electric and Scott County with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Surgoinsville.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Surgoinsville, Tennessee?
The following zip codes were used: 37857 and 37873
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Surgoinsville internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Surgoinsville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Click through to see how the Surgoinsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Decherd, Memphis, Pleasant View, Powells Crossroads, Ridgetop, Rockwood, Waverly
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Surgoinsville - Holston Electric and Scott County.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Surgoinsville, Tennessee?
Holston Electric provides broadband internet service to 93.3% of Surgoinsville.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Surgoinsville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices