Knoxville, Tennessee
During the Civil War, Knoxville was host to a 14-day siege by the Union and Confederate armies because of its rich economy, natural resources and culture. It was the transportation hub for the area with dense river traffic as well as an extensive railway system. Aside from the fighting, not much has changed!
Located at the emergence of the Tennessee River, residents of Knoxville and the surrounding communities demand high speed and reliable internet access from their internet service providers (ISP). Broadband DSL allows for download speeds up to 50x faster then dial-up, phone lines are no longer tied up while connected to the internet and the connection is always there – no more logging in and waiting while your 56k modem decides to allow you on to the net.
The city boasts five post secondary schools and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country affording residents the opportunity to choose from many options in their type of broadband connection and their high-speed internet provider.
Major high-speed broadband internet service providers (ISP) include iweb, Yahoo DSL, Qwest DSL, Talk America and Verizon DSL. Knoxville also hosts a variety of smaller ISPs such as MyNet, Easystreet, Surewire and Speed Factory. Connection options include DSL, ADSL, T1 and satellite services for more rural areas.
While on the road, Wi-fi Hotspots free wireless broadband DSL access spots, are located throughout the city at local coffee shops, most hotels and libraries as well as at the McGhee-Tyson Airport.
Knoxville is home to many famous Americans including singer Kenny Chesney and Quentin Tarantino, director of “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill”. The latest star to come from Knoxville is the aptly named “Jackass” stuntman and actor Johnny Knoxville.
With high-speed broadband DSL you can now listen to Kenny on Knoxville radio stations 107.7, 90.3, 105.7 and 104.5 or download trailers for Tarantino’s upcoming movies and more painful “Jackass” stunts.
Keep up with the local news by logging on to “West Side Leader” and the “Knoxville Beacon Journal” or check the weather for an upcoming road trip.
Whether you are a long-term resident, a recent newcomer or possibly attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville offers many options for all your broadband DSL internet service needs.
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