Internet Providers in Knoxville, Tennessee
7 providers available in Knox County · speeds up to 1000 Mbps · plans from $45/mo
At the center of Knoxville, 7 providers show modeled coverage. Verify the providers available at your exact Knoxville address. How we compute availability.
Compare providers in Knoxville
| Provider | Connection | Speeds up to | From | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | $55/mo | 52% |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,000 Mbps | $45/mo | 87% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 Mbps | $50/mo | 11% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless | 415 Mbps | $60/mo | 86% |
| AT&T Internet Air | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | 39% |
| Verizon 5G Home | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | $60/mo | 72% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 150 Mbps | $120/mo | Nationwide |
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Internet plans and packages in Knoxville
We track 14 advertised plans from 7 providers in Knoxville, listed below with speeds, data allowances, and contract terms. Entry prices run from $45/mo with Xfinity up to $120/mo for the cheapest Starlink plan. These are advertised introductory rates — many rise after the promotional period, and exact pricing can vary by address, so confirm with the provider before ordering.
| Provider | Plan | Download | Advertised price | Data | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber 300 | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber 500 | 500 Mbps | $65/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $80/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Xfinity | Connect 300 | 300 Mbps | $45/mo | 1.2 TB | None |
| Xfinity | Fast 500 | 500 Mbps | $55/mo | 1.2 TB | None |
| Xfinity | Gigabit | 1,000 Mbps | $75/mo | 1.2 TB | None |
| Spectrum | Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | $50/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Spectrum | Internet Premier 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Rely Home Internet | 415 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Internet Air | Internet Air | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | Not specified | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | 100 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Plus | 150 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Ultimate | 300 Mbps | $85/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Starlink | Residential | 150 Mbps | $120/mo | Unlimited | None |
Coverage in Knoxville
FCC COVERAGE — KNOX COUNTY
Share of serviceable locations in Knox County covered per FCC Broadband Data Collection filings. Satellite (available everywhere) not shown.
Internet options in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville residents in Knox County can choose from 7 internet providers. The area is served by Satellite, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and Cable, with download speeds ranging from 100 to 1000 Mbps. As one of the larger cities in Tennessee, Knoxville benefits from robust cable infrastructure and active fiber expansion from multiple internet providers. Plan pricing in Knoxville starts at $45/month, with the fastest available plan reaching 1000 Mbps. Whether you work from home, stream video, or just need reliable connectivity for day-to-day use, understanding what each technology delivers — and where it's available in Knox County — helps you choose the right plan.
Choosing the right internet in Knoxville
Fiber internet is available in parts of Knoxville — if your address qualifies, it's the strongest option on the market. AT&T Fiber offers symmetrical speeds up to 1000 Mbps with no data caps, meaning your upload speed matches your download speed. That symmetry matters for Knoxville households doing video calls, remote work, and uploading large files. Check address-level availability before assuming fiber has reached your block in Knox County.
Fixed-wireless internet from Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet reach homes in Knoxville that lack access to fiber or cable. Rather than requiring buried cable infrastructure, Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet transmit radio signals from towers near Knoxville directly to a receiver mounted on your home. Typical plans run from 100 to 415 Mbps down — sufficient for HD streaming, video conferencing, and remote work. Line of sight to a tower is required, so coverage depends on your exact address and local terrain in Knox County.
Cable internet in Knoxville comes from 2 companies — Xfinity and Spectrum — with top download tiers reaching 1,000 Mbps. Cable footprints don't always overlap, so which of them can wire your home depends on your street — check your exact address rather than assuming every cable company reaches every part of Knox County. Across all of them, upload speeds run far below download speeds, which is fine for streaming but can pinch during large uploads or back-to-back video calls.
Starlink satellite internet is available at any address in Knoxville, making it a reliable last-resort option for homes where terrestrial providers haven't reached. At $120/month with no long-term contract, it costs more than most wired services — but for locations in Knox County where fixed wireless and cable aren't an option, the performance improvement over legacy satellite is significant. Expect typical download speeds around 150 Mbps and meaningfully lower latency than older geostationary satellite systems serving Knox County.
Frequently asked questions
- What internet providers are available in Knoxville, Tennessee?
- Knoxville has 7 internet providers: Starlink, Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Internet Air, AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, Xfinity, Spectrum. Technology types available include Satellite, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable. Coverage varies by address — check your specific street address above to see which providers serve your home in Knox County.
- What is the fastest internet speed available in Knoxville?
- The fastest plan in Knoxville offers 1000 Mbps download from AT&T Fiber on their Fiber 1 Gig plan at $80/month. Top advertised plan speeds in Knoxville cluster around 700 Mbps.
- How much does internet cost in Knoxville, Tennessee?
- Internet in Knoxville starts at $45/month for 300 Mbps from Xfinity. Xfinity offers this plan with no long-term contract. Prices across all providers range from $45 to $120/month depending on speed and technology type.
- Which cable internet providers serve Knoxville?
- 2 cable providers serve Knoxville: Xfinity (FCC filings show coverage at about 87% of Knox County serviceable locations; advertised plans from $45/mo, up to 1,000 Mbps) and Spectrum (FCC filings show coverage at about 11% of Knox County serviceable locations; advertised plans from $50/mo, up to 1,000 Mbps). Xfinity is Comcast's consumer brand, so Comcast internet and Xfinity internet are the same service. Cable service is wired street by street, so enter your address above to see which cable company can connect your home.
- Is fiber internet available in Knoxville?
- Yes, fiber internet is available in parts of Knoxville through AT&T Fiber. Fiber coverage is address-specific — not every block in Knox County has completed fiber buildout. Use the address checker above to confirm availability at your home.
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Providers serving Knoxville
- AT&T Fiber plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
- Xfinity plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
- Spectrum plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
- T-Mobile Home Internet plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
- AT&T Internet Air plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
- Verizon 5G Home plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
- Starlink plans and pricing for Knoxville residents
Is a specific provider available in Knoxville?
- Is AT&T Fiber available in Knoxville, TN? Plans & pricing
- Is Xfinity available in Knoxville, TN? Plans & pricing
- Is T-Mobile Home Internet available in Knoxville, TN? Plans & pricing
- Is Spectrum available in Knoxville, TN? Plans & pricing
- Is Verizon 5G Home available in Knoxville, TN? Plans & pricing
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Data last reviewed: September 2026 · Sourced from FCC filings and ISP-verified submissions