*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.11%
3 providers - 18.69%
4+ providers - 6.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 37938 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 37938 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in the 37938 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 37938 area, and 99.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 37938, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 37938 ZIP code are AT&T, Frontier, and Xfinity bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 37938 ZIP code, covering 10% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 23% of the area. Knoxville’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of residents in the 37938 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 AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 37938 ZIP code, covering 10% 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 Knoxville, $52.99.
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 Knoxville, $2.21.
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 37938 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Knoxville's providers, 278 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 37938 ZIP code, covering 23% 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 Knoxville, $52.99.
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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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 37938 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 37938 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 Knoxville, $52.99.
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 Knoxville, $2.21.
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 37938 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Knoxville's providers, 278 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 37938 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 37938 and the greater Knoxville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Knoxville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Knoxville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 37938 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 37938 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in 37938. The next fastest internet provider in the 37938 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 37938 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Knoxville, $52.99.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 37938 ZIP code, covering 73% 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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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