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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Georgia
You’ll find plenty of internet options in the Peach State, especially in highly-populated areas like Hotlanta and Augusta. Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox are your primary cable internet providers, with download speeds of up to 2,000Mbps, depending on the provider. Spectrum and Cox also have fiber internet, as does AT&T, Google Fiber, and Brightespeed. If you can’t get cable or fiber, DSL internet from AT&T and Brightspeed are your next-best options. Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat is ideal for rural areas.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars from customers in Georgia.
That ranks Georgia 15th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.8/5 average customer satisfaction rating
15th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$73.65 average price per payment for internet, per household
86.2% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
10,936,299 people
2.63 average people per household
$57,114 average income per household
40 average age per household
53% of population employed
2% lower than national average
Ranked 41st nationally
2% lower than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
11% higher than national average
Ranked 41st nationally
3% lower than national average
Ranked 42nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Georgia
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carolina Tel | 322.59 Mbps | 312.45 Mbps | 99.23% | View Plans for West Carolina Tel |
| EPB Fiber | 215.61 Mbps | 182.74 Mbps | 62.15% | View Plans for Franklin Electric Plant Board |
| Tri-County Communications | 202.74 Mbps | 185.77 Mbps | 48.77% | View Plans for Tri-County Communications |
| Google Fiber | 199.41 Mbps | 167.96 Mbps | 58.92% | |
| Hotwire Communications | 195.22 Mbps | 159.13 Mbps | 50% | View Plans for Hotwire Communications |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 266.51 Mbps | 86.3% | 99.39% | See all providers |
| Cable | 878.4 Mbps | 83.25% | 83.56% | See all providers |
| DSL | 1014.96 Mbps | 56.99% | 77.49% | See all providers |
| Fiber | 3779.15 Mbps | 73.08% | 78.53% | See all providers |
| Fixed Wireless | 28.26 Mbps | 9.11% | 66.99% | See all providers |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 26.67% | 99% | See all providers |
| Satellite | 99.4 Mbps | 89.05% | 100% | See all providers |
Best cities for internet in Georgia
Cities in Georgia with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley | 233.29 Mbps | 51.3 Mbps | 51% | Cox Communications |
| Auburn | 231.66 Mbps | 120.95 Mbps | 70% | AT&T |
| Duluth | 216.35 Mbps | 103.91 Mbps | 68% | AT&T |
| Grayson | 204.11 Mbps | 24.44 Mbps | 97% | AT&T |
| Snellville | 199.74 Mbps | 130.35 Mbps | 95% | AT&T |
| Sharpsburg | 191.19 Mbps | 38.06 Mbps | 88% | Spectrum |
Fort Valley is the best city in Georgia for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Auburn and Duluth also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Georgia
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1,003,005 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Marietta | 323,910 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Columbus | 189,887 | 100% | 98% | 100% |
| Savannah | 241,349 | 100% | 82% | 100% |
| Macon | 165,580 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 196,060 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Dover | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sandy Springs | 94,134 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Atlanta is the most internet-connected city in Georgia. Atlanta makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Atlanta's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Marietta and Columbus also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Georgia
Atlanta
Population: 1,003,005
Median income: $72,309
96.12 Mbps
avg. download speed
47.11 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Marietta
Population: 323,910
Median income: $88,296
161.35 Mbps
avg. download speed
61.5 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Lawrenceville
Population: 260,873
Median income: $75,142
188.44 Mbps
avg. download speed
113.47 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Georgia FAQs
What is the best internet option for rural areas in Georgia?
If you can’t get cable internet from Cox, Spectrum, or Xfinity, you have several options for getting internet in rural areas. For land-based internet, your options include AT&T and Kinetic Internet by Windstream DSL internet with speeds of up to 140Mbps. If you can’t get any wired internet connections where you live, your only option is satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat.
What are the cheapest internet providers in Georgia?
If we compare similar plans, Xfinity is one of Georgia’s cheapest cable internet providers. You pay $15 less per month than Spectrum for 100Mbps more bandwidth. Plus, it’s cheaper than AT&T’s 300Mbps fiber plan, too, so go with Xfinity if available. Google Fiber is a better megabit-per-dollar deal if you can get fiber and need gigabit speeds.
What are the best internet providers in Georgia?
Earthlink is the best national provider in Georgia for overall customer satisfaction based on our annual survey. You’ll find it wherever AT&T offers fiber and DSL internet, which ranks fourth in our survey for overall satisfaction. Verizon (5G Home) ranks second on our list, followed by Spectrum (cable and fiber).
On a regional level, Google Fiber ranks highest in our survey, followed by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet.