Internet providers in Oak Ridge, TN
Oak Ridge is a city in Tennessee with about 32,088 residents and roughly 16,669 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Oak Ridge, TN
Share of residential locations in Oak Ridge where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 95% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 64% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 62% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Oak Ridge
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Oak Ridge, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Oak Ridge?
Fiber is limited in Oak Ridge, reaching about 11% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 51% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 83% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Oak Ridge that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Oak Ridge at a glance
About 93% of households in Oak Ridge have a broadband subscription, 6 points above the Tennessee average of 87%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Oak Ridge?
Yes, in part. About 11% of residential locations in Oak Ridge can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Oak Ridge?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Oak Ridge, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Oak Ridge?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Oak Ridge, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Oak Ridge?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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