Compare 37303 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Athens – 92 Mbps
TN – 130 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Athens – 19 Mbps
TN – 50 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Athens.
Internet providers in 37303
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*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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?37303 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
14634
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.35%
2 providers - 87.10%
3 providers - 0.87%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 37303 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Tennessee - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 37303 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 50% of those living in the 37303 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 37303 area, and 87.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 37303, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Athens
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 106 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 18 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 96 Mbps | 68 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Athens.
Top high-speed internet providers in 37303
The largest internet providers serving the 37303 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 37303 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 88% of the area. Athens’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 37303 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 37303 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Athens, $54.99.
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 Athens, $2.04.
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 20 Mbps in 37303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Athens's providers, 319 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 37303 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 37303 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Athens, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Athens, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 37303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Athens's providers, 319 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 37303 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 37303 ZIP 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 Athens, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Athens, $2.04.
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 37303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Athens's providers, 319 Mbps.
Internet providers in 37303 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 37303 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 37303. The next fastest internet provider in the 37303 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.640% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 37303 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Athens, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 37303 ZIP code, covering 2.640% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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