There are 2 internet providers operating in Knoxville, the most popular being Windstream Communications. Windstream Communications offers cable, DSL and fiber internet service. In 1,244 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 66 Mbps for download speeds and 15 Mbps for upload speeds for Windstream Communications customers. In addition to Windstream Communications, cable internet service is also available from Mediacom Cable.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications Cable DSL Fiber | 66 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 37 ms |
| Mediacom Cable Cable | 123 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 23 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Windstream Communications is the most popular provider in Knoxville offering cable, DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 66 Mbps for download speeds and 15 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,244 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Knoxville. 34% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 24% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 499 Mbps | 435 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 24 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 97 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 258 Mbps | 169 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 43 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 518 Mbps | 620 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 65 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 98 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 26 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 39 ms |
Mediacom Cable is the 2nd most popular provider in Knoxville offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 123 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,137 recent tests.
Mediacom Cable has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Knoxville. 43% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 41% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 65 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 158 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 171 Mbps | 64 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 68 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 20 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 42 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 68 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 4 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 9, 2024 | 68 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 21 ms |
We’ll run a download test and an upload test to give you the full picture of your internet connection.