Home internet in Memphis, TN
84.6% of Memphis households have an internet subscription and 63.4% have a wired line. Here is the city picture from the Census, and a check of the 13 Memphis ZIP codes our call line covers.
- 84.6% of Memphis households are connected; 15.4% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 63.4% of homes, 11.9 points below the Tennessee figure.
- Call line covers 13 Memphis ZIP codes: 38101, 38104, 38111, 38112, 38117, 38122....
Internet in Memphis by the numbers
| Households | Memphis | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 84.6% | 91.1% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 63.4% | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 18% | 12% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 15.4% | 8.9% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Memphis city, Tennessee, 254,530 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
Which connections reach Memphis homes
63.4% of Memphis households have a wired line (cable, fiber or DSL), 11.9 points below the Tennessee figure of 75.3% and 12.9 points below the national 76.3%. Among the 3 Tennessee cities on this site, Memphis ranks 3rd for its wired share.
Fewer Memphis homes use a wired line than in most places. Often the cause is cost rather than coverage: the lower your bill guide covers the plan types and fees to question before you order.
Satellite is a minority choice in Memphis at 6.2% of households, while 18% get online only through a phone plan and 15.4% have no subscription. The low-income help guide covers the federal Lifeline discount for homes where price is the barrier.
The rest of the picture: 6.2% of Memphis households use satellite (about the same as the Tennessee figure of 6.1%) and 15.4% have no internet subscription at all. Those 39,198 unconnected homes are the group most likely to benefit from a plan check and from the federal Lifeline discount.
Where the call line covers Memphis
Our call line covers 13 ZIP codes in Memphis: 38101, 38104, 38111, 38112, 38117, 38122, 38125, 38132, 38137, 38157, 38166, 38175, 38190. Enter yours below to confirm, then one call checks every line at your street address. That is 13.5% of all the Tennessee ZIP codes on our list and the 3rd largest group of any Tennessee city.
13 Memphis ZIP codes are on the call list.
Four steps for a Memphis address
- Check the ZIP on this page, then call with the full address.
- If two wired lines reach the house, take the one with faster upload unless the price gap is large.
- Read the plan's broadband label before you agree; the label guide shows the fields that matter.
- Renting an apartment? The one-provider apartment guide covers what to do when the building limits your choice.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Tennessee cities are on the Tennessee page.
Common questions
Is Memphis well connected?
84.6% of households have an internet subscription and 63.4% have a wired line, 11.9 points below the Tennessee average. Coverage in the city is broad; the gap is mostly homes that have a line available and do not subscribe.
Can I get fiber in Memphis?
On some streets. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (63.4% of Memphis homes), and fiber is only part of that. Give the agent the exact address; if fiber is not there yet, cable is usually next, then 5G home internet.
My Memphis ZIP is not on the list. What now?
The call button switches off for that ZIP, but everything else here still applies. The guides explain what to ask any provider, and the list is updated as the call partner adds areas, so check again in a few months.