Compare Dickson internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Dickson – 162 Mbps
TN – 130 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Dickson – 23 Mbps
TN – 50 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dickson.
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.71%
2 providers - 97.67%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Dickson 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 Dickson area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Dickson residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.790% of those living in Dickson.
There are four internet providers serving the Dickson area, and 97.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dickson's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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HughesNet | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Viasat | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Xfinity | 216 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 39 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dickson.
The largest internet providers in Dickson are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Dickson.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Dickson residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Dickson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Dickson 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Dickson covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Dickson 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 Dickson, $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 Dickson, $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 Dickson. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dickson's providers, 525 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Dickson covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dickson 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 Dickson, $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 Dickson, $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 35 Mbps in Dickson. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dickson's providers, 525 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Dickson covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Dickson 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 Dickson, $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 Dickson, $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 Dickson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Dickson's providers, 525 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Dickson with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Dickson. The next fastest internet provider in Dickson is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.770% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Dickson with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dickson, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dickson, covering 0.770% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.