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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 34% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 4.123% |
Hotwire Communications Ltd.  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.241% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.84%
2 providers - 94.24%
3 providers - 10.79%
4+ providers - 0.01%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta area will have access to DSL, which covers 94% of Alpharetta residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 68% of those living in Alpharetta.
There are six internet providers serving the Alpharetta area, and 94.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Alpharetta's six 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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| AT&T | 44.0 Mbps | 29.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 15.0 Mbps | 9.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 191.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Hotwire Communications Ltd. | 255.0 Mbps | 131.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alpharetta.
The largest internet providers in Alpharetta are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Alpharetta.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Alpharetta residents, covering 92% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 34% of the area. Alpharetta’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 97% of Alpharetta 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Alpharetta covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta, $53.99.
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 Alpharetta, $0.67.
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 Alpharetta. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alpharetta's providers, 480 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Alpharetta covering 34% 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 Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta, $53.99.
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 Alpharetta, $0.67.
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 Alpharetta. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alpharetta's providers, 480 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Alpharetta covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alpharetta, $0.67.
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 Alpharetta. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alpharetta's providers, 480 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Alpharetta, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Alpharetta, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Alpharetta and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Alpharetta at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Alpharetta at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Alpharetta residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Alpharetta with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Alpharetta. The next fastest internet provider in Alpharetta is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 34% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Alpharetta with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Alpharetta, $53.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Alpharetta, covering 34% of the city. Hotwire Communications Ltd. also offers fiber internet in Alpharetta and is available to 1.241% of households.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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