Compare Acworth internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Acworth – 202 Mbps
GA – 133 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Acworth – 78 Mbps
GA – 48 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Acworth.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.92%
2 providers - 95.61%
3 providers - 1.69%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Acworth is comparable to the rest of Georgia - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Acworth area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Acworth residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 62% of those living in Acworth.
There are four internet providers serving the Acworth area, and 95.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Acworth's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 195 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 245 Mbps | 223 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Acworth.
The largest internet providers in Acworth are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Acworth.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Acworth residents, covering 92% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 26% of the area. Acworth’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of Acworth residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Acworth covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Acworth to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Acworth, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Acworth, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Acworth. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Acworth's providers, 525 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Acworth covering 26% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Acworth than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Acworth, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Acworth, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Acworth. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Acworth's providers, 525 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Acworth covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Acworth residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Acworth, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Acworth, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Acworth. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Acworth's providers, 525 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Acworth, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Acworth, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Acworth and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Acworth at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Acworth at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Acworth residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Acworth with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Acworth. The next fastest internet provider in Acworth is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 26% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Acworth with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Acworth, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Acworth, covering 26% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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