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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 67% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 |
300 - 1,000 Mbps
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Cable | 81% |
Twin Lakes 
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$49.99 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 31% |
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Twin Lakes
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$49.99 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 21% |
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Ben Lomand Connect
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$34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 4.950% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.91%
2 providers - 80.46%
3 providers - 4.30%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 91%, broadband coverage in the 38506 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 38506 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 82% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 73% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in the 38506 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 38506 area, and 80.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 38506, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 38506 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Twin Lakes bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 38506 ZIP code, covering 67% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 81% of the area. Cookeville’s third most-available internet provider, Twin Lakes, offers DSL to around 31% of residents in the 38506 ZIP code.
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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 Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 38506 ZIP code, covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cookeville, $52.48.
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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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 38506 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38506 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cookeville, $52.48.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cookeville, $0.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 38506 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cookeville's providers, 287 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Twin Lakes offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 38506 ZIP code, covering 31% of the area.
DSL internet from Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cookeville, $52.48.
Twin Lakes customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cookeville, $0.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Twin Lakes offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 6 Mbps in 38506 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cookeville's providers, 287 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 38506 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 38506 and the greater Cookeville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cookeville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cookeville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 38506 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 38506 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 81% of households in 38506. The next fastest internet provider in the 38506 ZIP code is Twin Lakes, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 31% of the area.
Ben Lomand Connect offers the cheapest internet in the 38506 ZIP with service starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cookeville, $52.48.
Twin Lakes is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 38506 ZIP code, covering 21% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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