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Internet Providers in Portland, Tennessee

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Home Internet in Portland, TN

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 80.4%
    Portland speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 72.2%
    Portland speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.9%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. NCTC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.3%
  • 7. Cumberland Connect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 39.6%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.8%

Best Internet Providers in Portland, TN

In Portland, Tennessee, Xfinity tops the charts, offering both cable and fiber connections. They proudly serve 72% of Portland with their unbeatable download speed of 6 Gbps. All for a reasonable monthly starting price of $35, making it an attractive option for plenty of Portland residents looking for top-speed internet that won't break the bank.

Not to be overlooked, AT&T Internet and Verizon also make their mark in Portland. AT&T provides several connection types such as fiber, IPBB, and fixed wireless, casting a net over 52% of the city. Although their maximum download speed is 5 Gbps, a notch below Xfinity, they offer a variety of connection options alongside an affordable starting price of $55 per month.

On the flip side, with its 5G service, Verizon brings a slightly different offer to the table. Despite its lower download speed of 300 Mbps and coverage at 53%, its competitive $50 starting price makes it an attractive option in the mix.

A point worth noting is the presence of satellite coverage in Portland. While cable and fiber lay claim to 72% and 70% of the city respectively, satellite triumphs with a full 100% coverage. This speaks to the widespread accessibility offered by providers like AT&T and Verizon in Portland, Tennessee.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
52.75%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
  • NCTC
  • Cumberland Connect
80.45%

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Provider Connection Types in Portland, TN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portland, TN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
52.019999999999996%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
72.36%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
70.39999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Portland, TN

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
NCTC Fiber 1 Gbps
Cumberland Connect Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portland, TN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Cumberland Connect $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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