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Internet Providers in Athens, Georgia

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Home Internet in Athens, GA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 78.4%
    Athens speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86.6%
    Athens speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 66.1%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.2%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 52.3%

Home Internet Summary in Athens, GA

In Athens, Georgia, AT&T Internet offers top-tier service with IPBB and fiber connections. It delivers maximum speeds of 5 Gbps and starts at $55 per month, ideal for gamers, streamers, and large households. AT&T covers 78.4% of Athens, making high-speed internet accessible to most residents.

Spectrum provides cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, beginning at $49.99 per month. It boasts the broadest coverage at 86.6%, ensuring many residents can connect. The robust cable infrastructure and competitive pricing make Spectrum a solid choice for reliable, high-speed internet.

With DSL, cable, and fiber available throughout Athens, residents enjoy a range of options. AT&T and Spectrum dominate the market with their speed, pricing, and extensive coverage.

Best Internet Providers in Athens, GA

The best internet providers in Athens are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum. AT&T Fiber offers fiber-optic plans with symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps that are reliably fast even during high-traffic hours. AT&T Fiber also earned high marks in the 2022 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Spectrum is another internet provider available to households in Athens. Its cable internet plans are available in 86.6 percent of the area and can reach speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum also offers some of the best bundles in Athens, with prices starting at $90 per month for the first 12 months.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
86.56%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Athens, GA

Provider Connection Types in Athens, GA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, GA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
49.03%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
89.24%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
40.62%

List of Internet Providers in Athens, GA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Athens, GA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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