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72% available in Athens Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed.
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Go with Xfinity for incredibly fast download speeds. Choose Spectrum for unlimited data and no equipment fees.
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AT&T is perfect for those who need affordable high-speed packages. Spectrum keeps things simple by offering three high-speed Internet packages.
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If you need a lot of speed for your large household, go with AT&T Fiber. Opt for Xfinity to get its widely available high speeds.
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The Tennessee city of Athens covers a large geographic area and has more than 12,000 residents, making it one of Tennessee's more established suburban areas. If you live and work in this area, there may be several high speed Internet options for you to compare and explore.
AT&T is home to one of the largest networks in the Athens area. The service area extends beyond the city limits to the north, south, east, and west. Neighborhoods within this service area include Ingleside Hill, Tellico Hills, Hutsell, Bohannon Addition, and Brewer Addition.
There are two primary cable options in Athens. Both Xfinity and Charter boast well developed networks in the Athens area. The Xfinity network is quite large, reaching Clearwater in the north, Pond Hill in the west, Brewer Addition in the south, and Ingleside Hill in the east. The Charter network primarily reaches the far western, far northern, and far southern neighborhoods of Athens.
Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)
EarthLink offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
TDS Telecom offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
| Provider | Type | Download speeds |
User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 2.5/5 |
| AT&T | DSL | 12 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) |
2.5/5 |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| Viasat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
| HughesNet | Geo Satellite | 25 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| Ultra Home Internet | 5G Home | 110 Mbps | N/A |
| TDS Telecom | Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline | 1000 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
DSL:
DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.
Cable:
Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.
Satellite:
Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.
Fiber:
Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.
