*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.30%
2 providers - 98.09%
3 providers - 0.90%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Nashville is comparable to the rest of Arkansas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Nashville area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Nashville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in Nashville.
There are four internet providers serving the Nashville area, and 98.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Nashville's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | 15.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 22.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 70.0 Mbps | 7.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Nashville.
The largest internet providers in Nashville are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Nashville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Nashville residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 99% of the area. Nashville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Nashville residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Nashville covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Nashville to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Nashville, $57.50.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Nashville, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Nashville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Nashville's providers, 18 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Nashville covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Nashville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Nashville, $57.50.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Nashville, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.512 Mbps in Nashville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Nashville's providers, 18 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Nashville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Nashville where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Nashville, $57.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Nashville, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Nashville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Nashville's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Nashville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Nashville. The next fastest internet provider in Nashville is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Nashville with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Nashville, $57.50.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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