What is the best ISP in Murfreesboro?
CNET recommends Xfinity as the best ISP for most Murfreesboro householdsthanks to its wide coverage, unlimited data and variety of plans. However, if Xfinity is not available at your address, AT&T fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet are great alternatives for reliable home broadband.
For those looking for the lowest prices, Xfinity's Connect plan offers speeds of up to 150 or 300 Mbps for just $35 per month. Alternatively, T-Mobile and Verizon may provide service for $35, depending on eligibility as a mobile customer.
When it comes to the fastest speeds in Murfreesboro, AT&T Fiber leads the way with 5Gbps for $245 per month. Xfinity and Middle Tennessee Electric also offer multi-gigabit speeds to select households, giving residents many options for high-speed connectivity.
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Murfreesboro ISPs compared
| Provider | Internet technology | Monthly price range | Speed range | Monthly equipment costs | Data cap | Agreement | CNET Review Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Home Internet Read the full review |
DSL | 60 dollars | 10-100Mbps | No one | 1.5 TB | No one | 7.4 |
| AT&T fiber Read the full review |
Hair | $55-$245 | 300-5,000 Mbps | No one | No one | No one | 7.4 |
| Middle Tennessee Electric | Fixed wireless/fibre | 50-150 dollars | 25-8,000 Mbps | $10 (optional) | No one | No one | N/A |
| Spectrum Read the full review |
Cable | 50-70 dollars | 500-1,000 Mbps | $10 router (optional) | No one | 7.2 | |
| T-Mobile Home Internet Read the full review |
Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers) | 72-245 Mbps | No one | No one | No one | 7.4 |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet Read the full review |
Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$45 with eligible Verizon 5G cellular plans) | 50-1,000 Mbps | No one | No one | No one | 7.2 |
| Xfinity Read the full review |
Cable | 35-95 dollars | 150-2,000 Mbps | $15 (optional) | 1.2TB on some plans | No one | 7 |
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What is the cheapest internet plan in Murfreesboro?
| Provider | Initial monthly price | Maximum download speed | Monthly subscription for equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Connect Read the full review |
35 dollars | 150 Mbps | $15 (optional) |
| Xfinity Connect More Read the full review |
35 dollars | 300 Mbps | $15 (optional) |
| Middle Electric Tennessee 300 | 50 dollars | 300 Mbps | $10 (optional) |
| Spectrum Internet Read the full review |
50 dollars | 300 Mbps | $10 (optional) |
| T-Mobile Home Internet Read the full review |
$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 245 Mbps | No one |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet Read the full review |
$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 300 Mbps | No one |
| AT&T Home Internet Read the full review |
60 dollars | 100 Mbps | No one |
| AT&T fiber Read the full review |
55 dollars | 300 Mbps | No one |
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How to find online deals and promotions in Murfreesboro
The best online deals and top promotions in Murfreesboro depend on what discounts are available at a particular time. Most deals are short-lived, but we often look for the latest offers.
Murfreesboro ISPs, such as Xfinity and Spectrum, may offer lower introductory rates or streaming add-ons for a limited time. However, many, including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, have the same standard prices year-round.
For a more extensive list of promotions, check out our guide to the best internet deals.
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The fastest internet plans in Murfreesboro
| Provider | Starting price | Maximum download speed | Maximum upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber 5000 Read the full review |
245 dollars | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps | No one | Hair |
| AT&T Fiber 2000 Read the full review |
145 dollars | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | No one | Hair |
| Middle Electric 2 Gig | 100 dollars | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | No one | Hair |
| Xfinity Gigabit X2 Read the full review |
95 dollars | 2,000 Mbps | 200 Mbps | No one | Cable |
| AT&T fiber Read the full review |
80 dollars | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | No one | Hair |
| Middle Electric 1 Gig | 80 dollars | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | No one | Hair |
| Spectrum Internet gig Read the full review |
70 dollars | 1,000 Mbps | 35 Mbps | No one | Cable |
| Xfinity Gigabit Read the full review |
65 dollars | 1,000 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 1.2 TB in some areas | Cable |
| Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read the full review |
$70 ($45 with eligible mobile plan) | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | No one | Fixed wireless |
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What is a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an Internet plan that can accommodate video conferencing, streaming video, or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a stronger connection. Here's an overview of recommended minimum download speeds for different apps, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are guidelines only — and that Internet speed, service, and performance vary by connection type, provider, and address.
For more information, see our guide to how much internet speed do you really need?.
- 0 to 5 Mbps lets you handle the basics: web browsing, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
- From 5 to 40 Mbps, you can enjoy video streaming and video conferencing with higher quality.
- 40 to 100 Mbps should give a user enough bandwidth to meet the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
- 100 to 500 Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming, and online gaming.
- 500 to 1,000 Mbps allows three or more users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities.
How CNET picked the best ISPs in Murfreesboro
Internet providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest ones smart phone, laptop, router or kitchen toolit is impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what is our approach? We begin by researching pricing, availability, and speed information, drawing our own historical data from ISPs, provider locations, and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission to FCC.gov.
But it doesn't end there. We go to the FCC website to check our data and make sure we account for every ISP that provides service in a particular area. We also enter local addresses on supplier websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and JD Power, to gauge how satisfied customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent change; all information provided is correct as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
- Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
- Are customers getting decent value for what they are paying for?
- Are customers satisfied with their service?
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to saying yes to all three are the ones we recommend. When choosing the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also take into account factors such as price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively simple. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and look at real-world speed data from sources like Okla and on FCC. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
To explore our process in more detail, visit our how we test ISPs page.
ISPs in Murfreesboro Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best internet service provider in Murfreesboro?
Xfinity is Murfreesboro's best ISP. In addition to providing service to most of the city, Xfinity offers the lowest prices and imposes no data cap on any of its plans (in most locations).
Is fiber optic internet available in Murfreesboro?
Yes. AT&T Fiber and Middle Tennessee Electric are the largest fiber providers in Murfreesboro, but certain households may be able to access Xfinity's fiber network.
What is the cheapest ISP in Murfreesboro?
The cheapest Internet service in Murfreesboro is Xfinity's Connect plan, which costs $35 a month for speeds up to 150Mbps or 300Mbps.
Which ISP in Murfreesboro offers the fastest plan?
AT&T Fiber's 5-gigabit plan offers the fastest access speed to Murfreesboro residents, costing $245 per month.