Nashville, TN Internet
Internet Providers in Nashville, TN
Compare every internet provider in Nashville, TN: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
Updated| Rank | Provider | Speed Score | Coverage in Nashville | Up to | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  XfinityBest overall | 91 | 98% | 2,000 Mbps | $40/mo |
| 2 |  AT&TBroad backup | 95 | 97% | 5,000 Mbps | $35/mo |
| 3 |  Google FiberFastest where available | 98 | 39% | 8,000 Mbps | $70/mo |
| 4 | United | 91 | 2% | – | – |
| 5 |  Verizon | 70 | 77% | 300 Mbps | $60/mo |
| 6 |  T-Mobile | 76 | 86% | 500 Mbps | $35/mo |
The ranking weighs each provider’s speed across everywhere it reaches. AT&T’s 95 is its fiber; in about a fifth of the area it serves, AT&T offers only DSL or Internet Air, which is why Xfinity ranks first.
Xfinity is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 87% of the city, and an overall footprint of about 98%. Google Fiber is the fastest where available, with fiber speeds up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps reaching about 37% of the city; if it reaches your address, it is the faster choice. AT&T is the broadest backup where Xfinity does not reach, mostly fiber with an overall footprint of about 97% and a fastest common fiber tier of 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 69%.
Fiber is the variable. Fiber reaches 98% of Inglewood (37216) but only 56% of Downtown (37219). Find your neighborhood on the map.
Best Internet Providers in Nashville, TN
Best plan here: 2 Gig — faster than 91% of all internet options in Tennessee
- 2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable2,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$100Per month
- 1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable1,200 MbpsDownload87Our score$100Per month
- 1 GigCable1,000 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
- 500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- 300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month
Source: Xfinity official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
Xfinity’s 2 Gig cable plan reaches about 87% of Nashville, giving many households a strong chance of qualifying for service. With up to 2,000 Mbps download, 35 Mbps upload, and a Speed Score of 91/100, it is a solid option and performs above the city’s average score of 67, though exact availability depends on your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Xfinity
Xfinity reaches 98.1% of Nashville, so most residents have a good chance of getting its service. Its cable plans offer strong options, including up to 2000 Mbps, although that fastest plan is available to about 87% of the city, making the exact address important when checking for top speeds.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed — faster than 95% of all internet options in Tennessee
- AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed$90/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 discount applies for 12 months on 1Gb+ plans) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber1,000 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward cardFiber500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300Mbps$35/mo for 12 months (new customers, with AutoPay & paperless bill discount, wired connection to gateway) · $200 AT&T Visa Reward CardFiber300 MbpsDownload70Our score$35Per month
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
At $90/mo for 12 months, AT&T Internet 5 GIG offers up to 5,000 Mbps both ways over fiber, making it a top-tier option with a 95/100 Speed Score, well above Nashville’s city average of 67. Fiber availability depends on your address, and this plan reaches about 69% of the city, so check eligibility before counting on its excellent performance.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
At $35/mo for up to 300 Mbps, $50/mo for up to 1,000 Mbps both ways, or $90/mo for up to 5,000 Mbps both ways, AT&T offers excellent fiber value, with reward cards on these plans as well. Fiber availability is address-dependent, reaching about 77% of Nashville for the 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 GIG plans and about 69% for 5 GIG, while the $40/mo Internet Air option reaches about 37% and offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, so check for fiber first because fixed wireless may be less consistent for demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Copper
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: 8 Gig — faster than 98% of all internet options in Tennessee
- 8 GigFiber8,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$150Per month
- 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$125Per month
- 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$100Per month
- 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload76Our score$70Per month
Source: Google Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
Homes with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple simultaneous users are well suited to Google Fiber’s 8 Gig plan, offering up to 8,000 Mbps both ways for $150 per month. Its 98/100 Speed Score is well above Nashville’s city average of 67, making it an excellent, top-tier fiber choice, although this plan is available to about 37% of the city. Confirm availability at your address because Google Fiber’s highest-performing fiber plans may not reach every home.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Google Fiber
Google Fiber is a great fit for homes with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or many connected devices, offering excellent fiber plans with up to 8,000 Mbps both ways and a top Speed Score of 98/100. Its 8 Gig and 5 Gig plans are available to about 37% of Nashville, while the 2 Gig and 1 Gig plans reach about 39%, so availability is highly address-dependent and worth checking before you choose.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
United Communications Inc
Speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 91% of all internet options in Tennessee
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
With no monthly price provided, the best value depends on whether your address qualifies for United Communications Inc’s fiber plan: up to 2000 Mbps down and 2000 Mbps up for a Speed Score of 91, an excellent, top-tier option above Nashville’s average top-speed score of 67. Fiber reaches about 2% of the city, while the copper plan reaches about 1% and offers only up to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 6, so consider checking other providers first if fiber is unavailable at your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About United Communications Inc
At the monthly price quoted for your address, United Communications Inc’s Fiber plan buys excellent service with up to 2000 Mbps both ways and a Speed Score of 91/100, but it is available across only about 2% of census blocks. Availability is highly address-dependent, and the Copper fallback offers only up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload across about 1% of census blocks, which may not be sufficient for modern households, so check for fiber first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 70% of all internet options in Tennessee
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload70Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
Verizon 5G Home uses fixed wireless, offering up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which can support everyday streaming, browsing, and connected devices but may be less consistent than wired connections. Its 70/100 Speed Score is above Nashville’s city average of 67, and the plan is available to about 77% of the city, so check your address to confirm this service reaches you.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G Home uses fixed wireless, offering up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is suitable for everyday browsing, streaming, and many work-from-home setups, though performance can vary. It reaches about 77% of Nashville and has a good 70/100 speed score, but availability is address-dependent, so check your exact address and compare fiber or cable options first if they are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Tennessee
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
T-Mobile is a practical fit for households that want affordable home internet for streaming, work, and everyday use, with plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload. Its fixed wireless service is adequate for many homes, and its Speed Score of 76/100 is above Nashville’s city average of 67. The up to 500 Mbps plans are available to about 72% of Nashville, so check your address because fixed wireless availability and performance can vary.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want reasonably fast internet for streaming, browsing, and everyday work, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and a good 76/100 Speed Score. The best value depends on your address and bundle eligibility, since the 500 Mbps plans are available to about 72% of Nashville, and fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber, so check whether a faster wired option is available before choosing it.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Tennessee
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload55Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
Satellite service can provide up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload on Starlink’s Residential Max plan, making it suitable for streaming and everyday use, though satellite latency can affect gaming and other real-time activities. That plan is available to 100% of Nashville, with a Speed Score of 76/100, above the city average of 67, but satellite’s performance limitations make it worth checking other providers available at your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Starlink uses satellite internet, which reaches nearly every address and can handle everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls, though satellite latency may be noticeable for gaming and other real-time activities. Its Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with about 100% availability in Nashville, but satellite is generally a less responsive option than fiber or cable, so check your address for faster wired service first.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 80% of all internet options in Tennessee
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload20Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload15Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
Viasat Inc is a limited-performance choice compared with alternatives, with its top-rated Viasat Essentials plan offering up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for a Speed Score of 20/100. That score is below Nashville’s city average of 67, and satellite service can have higher latency than wired connections. Viasat Essentials is available to 100% of Nashville, but confirm service at your address and consider checking other providers first if you need faster, more responsive internet.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a basic fallback rather than a first choice, since its satellite plans offer below-average speeds and can have higher latency. Viasat Essentials offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, and both are available across 100% of Nashville. Check your address for faster fiber or cable service first, since these satellite options may not be sufficient for modern streaming, gaming, or multiple connected devices.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 79% of all internet options in Tennessee
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Nashville
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 21/100 Speed Score is below Nashville’s city average of 67, making the value less compelling for demanding use. As a satellite service, it has more limited performance and higher latency than fiber or cable, so check what other options are available at your address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
HughesNet costs $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, but the available satellite plans offer only up to 25, 50, or 100 Mbps download and have below-average speed scores, so you should check for faster internet options first. It reaches 100.0% of Nashville, which can make it a practical fallback where fiber or cable is unavailable, but satellite’s higher latency and modest upload speeds may not be sufficient for demanding modern uses.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Internet Provider Reviews in Nashville, TN
We read 304 recent Google reviews of Nashville listings for Xfinity and AT&T and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What Xfinity customers report
Outages
Very poor
15% mention
Billing
Very poor
16% mention
Support
Poor
44% mention
Installation
Very poor
10% mention
Equipment
Mixed
19% mention
Cancelling
Very poor
4% mention
“Came into the Hendersonville Tn location and had the pleasure of having Nathan as our representative who was very knowledgeable and very attentive. Decided to give Xfinity services a try. The process thanks to Nathan was flawless.”
“Still waiting. No one has greeted me so far (20 minutes in) I just want to return cable equipment!!”
What AT&T customers report
Billing
Mixed
6% mention
Support
Mixed
19% mention
Installation
Mixed
7% mention
“Everybody at the store was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! They helped me set up my internet and phones and everything is working better than ever! Go see Ulises or Lela, they’ll get you very well taken care of.”
Reviews are shown exactly as posted on Google and link to the listing they came from. Star averages and counts are Google’s; the service rating and the subject grades are our reading of each review, refreshed monthly. How we do this.
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Nashville
All 26 product lines from the 8 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 26 plans
- Xfinity1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)1,200 MbpsDownload87Our score$100Per month~97.7%CoverageCable
- Xfinity2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)2,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$100Per month~87.1%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45$55Per month~97.7%CoverageCable
- Xfinity1 Gig1,000 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month~97.7%CoverageCable
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month~97.7%CoverageCable
- AT&TAT&T Internet 5 GIG speed$90/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 discount applies for 12 months on 1Gb+ plans) · $150 Visa reward card5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90Per month~68.6%CoverageFiber
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward card1,000 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month~77.1%CoverageFiber
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward card500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month~77.1%CoverageFiber
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35$50Per month~72.4%CoverageFixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Nashville providers head-to-head
The matchup many Nashville households compare. Green marks the better number.
AT&T FiberAT&T Fiber wins on top speed, upload, starting price and reviews; Xfinity wins on reach.
Best Fit by Household Type in Nashville
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity 300 Mbps for $40 promotional pricing for 12 months, reaching about 98% of Nashville.
Its 300 Mbps plan reaches about 98% of the city and supports shared streaming, coursework, and video calls.
Check first: Confirm the promotional term and exact address before ordering.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose AT&T Fiber 300Mbps for $35 promotional pricing for 12 months, reaching about 77% of Nashville.
Fiber's 300 Mbps plan reaches about 77% of the city and provides a wired connection to the gateway.
Check first: The price requires AutoPay, paperless billing, new-customer status, and a wired gateway connection.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Google Fiber 8 Gig where available, reaching about 37% of Nashville.
Its 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber tier offers the city's fastest listed speeds where available.
Check first: Check your address because 8 Gig reaches only about 37% of the city.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential 100 Mbps for $55 monthly, available everywhere in Nashville.
Starlink's 100 Mbps plan is available everywhere, including addresses missed by wired providers.
Check first: The $55 promotional starting rate and exact service terms should be confirmed before ordering.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code and Neighborhood in Nashville
Almost every block in Nashville can get Xfinity. What changes from one neighborhood to the next is fiber. Tap a ZIP code on the map, or type yours.
Blocks with fiber50%65%80%90%
All of Nashville
82% of the city can get fiber
- Xfinitycable98%
- AT&Tfiber77%
- Google Fiberfiber39%
- Unitedfiber2%
81% of the city can choose between two or more cable or fiber providers.
All 22 residential ZIP codes in Nashville
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Any fiber | Xfinity cable | AT&T Fiber | Google Fiber | 2+ choices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37201 | Downtown, The Gulch, SoBro | 61% | 98% | 58% | 15% | 63% |
| 37203 | Midtown, Music Row, The Gulch | 71% | 99% | 60% | 47% | 71% |
| 37204 | Melrose, Berry Hill, Oak Hill | 82% | 100% | 78% | 55% | 82% |
| 37205 | Belle Meade, West Meade, Hillwood | 87% | 100% | 85% | 46% | 87% |
| 37206 | East Nashville, Lockeland Springs, Inglewood | 94% | 99% | 94% | 86% | 94% |
| 37207 | Bordeaux, East Nashville, Haynes Heights | 90% | 99% | 90% | 39% | 90% |
| 37208 | Germantown, North Nashville, Hope Gardens | 87% | 99% | 81% | 46% | 86% |
| 37209 | The Nations, Sylvan Park, West Nashville | 85% | 96% | 76% | 59% | 83% |
| 37210 | Woodbine, Fairgrounds, WeHo (Wedgewood-Houston) | 63% | 99% | 58% | 17% | 64% |
| 37211 | Nolensville Pike, Crieve Hall, Radnor | 78% | 100% | 76% | 0.1% | 78% |
| 37212 | Belmont, Hillsboro Village, Edgehill | 81% | 100% | 72% | 67% | 81% |
| 37213 | Downtown (Riverfront/Industrial) | 86% | 98% | 84% | 68% | 86% |
| 37214 | Donelson, Airport Area, Pennington Bend | 83% | 99% | 81% | 26% | 83% |
| 37215 | Green Hills, Forest Hills, Belle Meade Highlands | 82% | 100% | 80% | 48% | 82% |
| 37216 | Inglewood, East Nashville, Madison border | 98% | 100% | 95% | 88% | 98% |
| 37217 | Antioch, Donelson border, Priest Lake | 70% | 99% | 69% | 10% | 70% |
| 37218 | Bordeaux, Whites Creek, Scottsboro | 78% | 99% | 78% | 0% | 78% |
| 37219 | Downtown, Printers Alley, Capitol Hill | 56% | 98% | 52% | 16% | 56% |
| 37220 | Oak Hill, Crieve Hall, Radnor Lake area | 86% | 100% | 86% | 15% | 86% |
| 37221 | Bellevue, Bellevue, River Plantation | 65% | 86% | 52% | 0% | 56% |
| 37228 | MetroCenter, Bordeaux, North Nashville | 93% | 100% | 92% | 35% | 93% |
| 37243 | Capitol Hill, Downtown Nashville, Legislative Plaza | 63% | 98% | 60% | 23% | 62% |
Share of each ZIP’s census blocks where the provider files that technology with the FCC; DSL and fixed wireless are not counted as fiber. Neighborhood names are approximate.
Internet providers near Nashville
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Nashville, check the neighboring market directly.
Nashville Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Nashville, TN?
Xfinity is the best overall provider, offering cable up to 2,000 Mbps across about 87% of Nashville. Google Fiber is faster where available, reaching about 37% with 8,000/8,000 Mbps, so check your address before choosing the fastest option.
What is the fastest internet in Nashville, TN?
Google Fiber is fastest where available, with 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 37% of Nashville. Xfinity is the best overall choice, with 2,000 Mbps cable reaching about 87%, but its fastest tier is not citywide.
Which internet provider covers the most of Nashville, TN?
Xfinity has the broadest non-satellite footprint at about 98% of Nashville overall, while its 2,000 Mbps cable tier reaches about 87%. Satellite service is available everywhere, but Xfinity offers the broadest wired coverage among the listed providers.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Nashville, TN?
The cheapest plans are tied at $35 per month promotional pricing: AT&T Fiber 300Mbps reaches about 77%, and T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps reaches about 72%. AT&T requires AutoPay and paperless billing for new customers; T-Mobile requires a qualifying wireless line and bundle.
Can I get fiber internet in Nashville?
Four listed providers offer fiber service in Nashville: AT&T, Google Fiber, Xfinity, and United Communications Inc. AT&T fiber reaches about 77% with 1,000 Mbps, while Google Fiber reaches about 39% overall, so availability depends on your address.
What internet speed do I need in Nashville?
A 300 Mbps plan is a practical starting point for many Nashville households, with AT&T Fiber reaching about 77% and Xfinity reaching about 98%. Larger shared households, heavy streamers, and gamers can consider 1,000 Mbps or faster where that tier is available.
Which internet provider is best in East Nashville?
Google Fiber leads East Nashville's ZIP 37206 at about 83%, including its 8,000/8,000 Mbps tier. Its strong local footprint makes it the leading option for high-bandwidth households, but confirm the exact address before ordering.
Is AT&T Fiber better than Xfinity in Nashville?
AT&T Fiber's 1 Gig plan is $50/mo with 1,000 Mbps upload; Xfinity's is $50/mo with 35 Mbps upload. AT&T Fiber sells up to 5,000 Mbps here and Xfinity up to 2,000 Mbps. Xfinity reaches more of Nashville (about 98% vs 77%), so check which one your address gets.
Is Starlink worth it in Nashville?
Rarely. Starlink starts at $55/mo, and cable or fiber reaches about 99% of Nashville. It makes the most sense at an address with no wired or 5G home internet option.
Is $100 a month a lot for internet in Nashville?
For most homes, yes. A 1 Gig plan in Nashville costs $50 (Xfinity), $50 (AT&T), $70 (Google Fiber) a month in our latest price check. If you pay more than $80 for a gig, your promo price may have ended.
How We Analyze Internet in Nashville
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Nashville report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Nashville
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.