Who is our top ranked provider in Tellico Plains TN? [Updated]

Tellico Plains, Tennessee Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Telephone and Data Systems	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	400 Mbps	97.8%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	Airhawk Wireless	wireless	25 Mbps	25 Mbps	22.0%

Tellico Plains TN Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Tellico Plains are compared to Monroe County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Tennessee overall?
Average download speeds in Tellico Plains of 21.81 Mbps are faster than the Monroe County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Tennessee.

Tellico Plains Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Tellico Plains is 7.05 Mbps. This is 32% slower than the average in Tennessee and 39.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Tellico Plains is 18.1% faster than the Monroe County average and 32.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Tellico Plains is 7.05 Mbps. This is 80.8% faster than the Monroe County average and 39.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 55.9% of Monroe County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 16.8% of Monroe County residents
The average internet download speed in Monroe County is 18.47 Mbps based upon 54928 samples taken in the past year

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 Tellico Plains 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 Telephone and Data Systems as the top provider for Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

The following zip codes were used: 37385

How do the internet speeds in Tellico Plains compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Click through to see how the Tellico Plains broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clarksville, Gray, Halls, Harriman, Lakeland, Lebanon, New Hope

Who has the fastest internet service in Tellico Plains?

Telephone and Data Systems with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Tellico Plains.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Tellico Plains - Telephone and Data Systems.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Tellico Plains, TN residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Tellico Plains 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.