Compare 37821 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Newport – 90 Mbps
TN – 130 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Newport – 48 Mbps
TN – 50 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newport.
Internet providers in 37821
Internet providers in your area
37821 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.080% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 24% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 61% |
LogOn Computer Services  | - | - | Wired | 67% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| LogOn Computer Services | - | - | Wireless | 67% |
*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.
**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.
Need help?37821 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
17360
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 94.48%
2 providers - 70.23%
3 providers - 2.88%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 95%, broadband coverage in the 37821 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 37821 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 84% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in the 37821 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 37821 area, and 70.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 37821, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Newport
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| HughesNet | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 68 Mbps | 47 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 67 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| LogOn Computer Services | 33 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Wired |
| Spectrum | 116 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newport.
Top high-speed internet providers in 37821
The largest internet providers serving the 37821 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 37821 ZIP code, covering 83% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 24% of the area. Newport’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 61% of residents in the 37821 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 37821 ZIP code, covering 83% 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 Newport, $53.99.
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 Newport, $0.67.
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 37821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 272 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 some, but not many households in the 37821 ZIP code, covering 24% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 37821 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 Newport, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $0.67.
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 37821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 24% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 272 Mbps.
Spectrum 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.
**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 most households in the 37821 ZIP code, covering 61% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 37821 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 Newport, $53.99.
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 Newport, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 37821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 272 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 37821 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 37821 and the greater Newport area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Newport at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Newport at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 37821 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 37821 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 37821 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 37821. The next fastest internet provider in the 37821 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.080% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 37821 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $53.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 37821 ZIP code, covering 1.080% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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