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Internet providers in Dickson, TN

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Dickson, TN internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL97%
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsFiber-optic0.770%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable99%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Dickson internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    5000 Mbps

    Provider: AT&T

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    14729

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 93%

    DSL - 98%

    Fiber - 8.790%

    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.

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Average internet speeds in Dickson

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
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.

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.

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Top high-speed internet providers 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.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

97%

*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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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

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.

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