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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 40% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.440% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 64% |
Ben Lomand Connect  | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| Advantage Cellular Systems | - | - | DSL | 2.080% |
| Ben Lomand Connect | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.930% |
| 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 - 99.08%
2 providers - 68.29%
3 providers - 31.40%
4+ providers - 0.31%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 38583 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 38583 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 84% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 74% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 68% of those living in the 38583 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 38583 area, and 68.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 38583, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 38583 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Ben Lomand Connect bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many in the 38583 ZIP code, covering 40% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 64% of the area. Sparta’s third most-available internet provider, Ben Lomand Connect, offers DSL to around 87% of residents in the 38583 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 about half of households in the 38583 ZIP code, covering 40% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sparta, $49.15.
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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 most households in the 38583 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38583 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 Sparta, $49.15.
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 Sparta, $0.62.
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 38583 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sparta's providers, 291 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 Ben Lomand Connect offers broadband to nearly all households in the 38583 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from Ben Lomand Connect 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 Ben Lomand Connect start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sparta, $49.15.
Ben Lomand Connect customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $6.99 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sparta, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Ben Lomand Connect offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 38583 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sparta's providers, 291 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 38583 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 38583 and the greater Sparta area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sparta at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sparta at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 38583 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 38583 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.440% of households in 38583. The next fastest internet provider in the 38583 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 64% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 38583 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sparta, $49.15.
Ben Lomand Connect is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 38583 ZIP code, covering 0.930% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
*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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