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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
2.64 average people per household
$56,764 average income per household
40 average age per household
53% of population employed
2% lower than national average
Ranked 41st nationally
11% higher than national average
Ranked 26th nationally
12% higher than national average
Ranked 40th nationally
4% lower than national average
Ranked 42nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Georgia
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 250.88 Mbps | 188.4 Mbps | 65.79% | View Plans for Google Fiber |
| Hotwire Communications | 236.81 Mbps | 119.63 Mbps | 50% | View Plans for Hotwire Communications |
| Pavlov Media | 236.12 Mbps | 172.43 Mbps | 100% | View Plans for Pavlov Media |
| Cox Communications | 233.52 Mbps | 41.66 Mbps | 95.73% | View Plans for Cox Communications |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 179.71 Mbps | 95.36% | 97.16% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.05% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 24.15 Mbps | 9.22% | 65.93% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 3379.61 Mbps | 81.71% | 73.38% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 898.63 Mbps | 28.8% | 80.02% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1275.02 Mbps | 90.47% | 73.24% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 250.33 Mbps | 94.81% | 68.18% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Georgia
Cities in Georgia with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonaire | 291.12 Mbps | 124.44 Mbps | 71% | AT&T |
| Braselton | 248.37 Mbps | 34.51 Mbps | 69% | AT&T |
| Grovetown | 246.15 Mbps | 146.01 Mbps | 69% | West Carolina Tel |
| Snellville | 244.97 Mbps | 139.11 Mbps | 86% | AT&T |
| Clarkston | 244.62 Mbps | 45.39 Mbps | 63% | Google Fiber |
| Loganville | 242.83 Mbps | 65.55 Mbps | 84% | AT&T |
| Mableton | 239.28 Mbps | 95.08 Mbps | 62% | AT&T |
| Lilburn | 237.26 Mbps | 134.91 Mbps | 70% | AT&T |
Bonaire 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. Braselton and Grovetown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 65,884 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Roswell | 92,770 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Columbus | 204,572 | 100% | 39% | 100% |
| Johns Creek | 82,230 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Marietta | 61,387 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Athens-Clarke County unified | 115,723 | 100% | 73% | 100% |
| Braselton | 13,804 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Alpharetta is the most internet-connected city in Georgia. Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Roswell and Columbus also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Georgia
Atlanta
Population: 494,838
Median income: $72,309
145.13 Mbps
avg. download speed
52.99 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
Columbus
Population: 204,572
Median income: $56,129
214.94 Mbps
avg. download speed
81.21 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
38.71% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Augusta
Population: 201,615
Median income: $45,479
199.8 Mbps
avg. download speed
46.5 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
35.87% 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.