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

Lake City, TN High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Lake 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 Lake City:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.5%
2	AT&T	DSL	25 Mbps	2 Mbps	71.7%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lake 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 Lake City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Lake City are compared to Anderson County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Tennessee overall?
Average download speeds in Lake City of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Anderson County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Tennessee.

Lake City Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Lake City is 32.2% faster than the Anderson County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Lake City is 7.19 Mbps. This is 44.1% faster than the Anderson County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.5% of Anderson County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 3.8% of Anderson County residents
The average internet download speed in Anderson County is 24.43 Mbps based upon 130360 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Lake City is 1.2% slower than the average in Tennessee and 0.3% slower 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 Lake 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Lake City, Tennessee.

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

Click through to see how the Lake City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cornersville, Hunter, Mowbray Mountain, Pine Crest, Piperton, Plainview, Soddy Daisy

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.

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 Lake City, Tennessee?

The following zip codes were used: 37714 and 37769

Who has the fastest internet service in Lake City?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lake City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Lake City - AT&T.

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.

Lake 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.