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Internet and Broadband in Central, TN
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 92.5%
- Tennessee 89.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.3%
- Tennessee 73.3%
- Cellular data plan only
- 14.9%
- Tennessee 12.2%
- No internet access
- 6.4%
- Tennessee 8.2%
Central has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Internet subscriptions by type
924 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription85592.5%
- Broadband of any type85592.5%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL69675.3%
- Satellite91.0%
- Cellular data plan only13814.9%
- Internet access without a subscription101.1%
- No internet access596.4%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central, TN | 92.5% | 75.3% | 14.9% | 6.4% |
| Carter County | 83.7% | 68.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Tennessee | 89.2% | 73.3% | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Central, TN?
- 92.5% of households in Central, TN have a broadband internet subscription, and 6.4% have no internet access.
- How does Central compare with Tennessee?
- The households with broadband in Central is 92.5%, compared with 89.2% for Tennessee as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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