Who is our top ranked provider in Bluff City TN? [Updated]

Best Bluff City Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Bluff City, 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 Bluff City:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Bristol Tennessee Essential Services	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
3	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	54.3%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Bluff City TN Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Bluff City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Bluff City compare to Sullivan County? The average speed in Bluff City is 43.05 Mbps which is faster than Sullivan County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Tennessee average of 32.7 Mbps.

Bluff City Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Bluff City is 87.3% faster than the Sullivan County average and 32.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Bluff City is 11.49 Mbps. This is 105.9% faster than the Sullivan County average and 0.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 98.7% of Sullivan County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Sullivan County residents
The average internet download speed in Sullivan County is 22.98 Mbps based upon 305792 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Bluff City is 31.7% faster than the average in Tennessee and 32.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Bluff City 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 Bristol Tennessee Essential Services as the top provider for Bluff City, Tennessee.

How do the internet speeds in Bluff City compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Click through to see how the Bluff City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Chattanooga, Cornersville, Green Hill, Jellico, Mckenzie, Three Way, Trenton

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Bluff City, Tennessee?

The following zip codes were used: 37618 and 37686

Who has the fastest internet service in Bluff City?

Bristol Tennessee Essential Services with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Bluff City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Bluff City - CenturyLink.

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.

Bluff City 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.