Best internet providers in Atlanta
Compare top Atlanta internet providers
Altanta offers two fast fiber companies to consider: Google Fiber and Yomura Fiber. Starting at $70/mo. with Google and $99/mo. with Yomura, you can get 1 Gbps fiber connection. Verizon is also available in Atlanta, with a competitive $35/mo. plan for 5G home internet.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type |
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| Xfinity | $24.99/mo. | 75 – 3,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber |
| AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 10 – 4,700 Mbps | DSL, fiber |
| Yomura Fiber | $99.00/mo. | 1,000 – 10,000 Mbps | Fiber, fixed wireless |
| Google Fiber | $70.00/mo. | 1,000 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $50.00/mo. | 72 – 245 Mbps | 5G |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. | 85 – 300 Mbps | 5G |
*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 05/20/24.
**For existing 5G Do More, 5G Play More or 5G Get More mobile customers who then add and maintain a home internet plan. Availability varies. Price guarantee applies to base monthly rate only. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Add’l $10/mo. w/o Auto Pay. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Other terms may apply. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limited, multiple users, networks & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. Updated 05/20/24.
Allconnect’s best choice: Xfinity
Our winner for inexpensive internet is Xfinity. Xfinity is available in Atlanta, surrounding areas, and even the suburbs. With its wide reach, Xfinity offers better customer service with shorter wait times. Subscribers can access download speeds up to 200 Mbps for $24.99 per month.
What to consider when choosing Atlanta internet
If you are looking for internet in Atlanta, consider how much speed you can afford. Fiber is the fastest connection type, starting at around $55/mo. in Atlanta. Fiber is desirable because it has symmetrical download and upload speeds, making your online experience fairly smooth.
The next thing to consider is how much internet speed you need. Xfinity is an inexpensive cable/fiber hybrid option, starting at $24.99/mo. for 75 Mbps. That will keep one user online for most activities, except for heavy gaming. For a larger online household, Xfinity’s 800 Mbps is $65/mo., which is a good price for a lot of speed.
You should also consider equipment fees, termination requirements, data caps and contracts before you pick the right ISP for your needs.
Cheap internet in Atlanta, GA
Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan is the cheapest in Atlanta, starting at $24.99/mo. Before you pick the cheapest plan available, check to see if the provider requires a contract, which can cost you a lot of money if you need to end the service early. Cheapest isn’t always better, especially if an ISP’s mid-range plan will give you more speed for less money per megabit.
| Provider | Starting price | Download speed | Connection type |
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| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. | Starting at 85 Mbps | Fixed wireless |
| Xfinity | $24.99/mo. | Starting at 200 Mbps | Cable |
*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 05/20/24.
Fastest internet in Atlanta, GA
If speed is a necessity in your home or business, AT&T, Google Fiber and Yomura Fiber can provide you with speeds ranging from 2,000 Mbps to 10,000 Mbps. Those high-end speed plans will cost you, though, starting at $100/mo. up to nearly $1,000/mo. Smart homes with five or more heavy internet users or small businesses can benefit from the symmetrical download and upload speeds, but be careful not to buy more speed than you really need.
| Provider | Download speed | Starting price* | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 4,700 Mbps | $180.00/mo. | Fiber |
| Google Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | $100.00/mo. | Fiber |
| Yomura Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | $999.00/mo. | Fiber |
*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. Speeds may vary. As of 05/20/24.
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
Atlanta internet provider breakdowns
Allconnect Rating
4.47 / 5
AT&T: Best customer satisfaction
According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI), AT&T has high customer satisfaction scores at 80/100 for fiber and 72/100 for DSL. AT&T DSL is more common throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas than AT&T Fiber. However, both are still widely available in downtown Atlanta. Download speeds range from 5 – 4,700 Mbps, with all plans offering unlimited data. City residents love AT&T for its wide accessibility across Atlanta with AT&T stores conveniently across the city.
Why Atlanta loves AT&T
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There is a wide range of plans to choose from, with speeds as high as 940 Mbps with AT&T Fiber.
Things to consider
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AT&T’s DSL plans are on the slow side, with maximum speeds of 100 Mbps.
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Your bill will increase by $20/mo. in year two with fiber optic plans and $10/mo. with DSL plans.
Allconnect Rating
3.63 / 5
Xfinity: Least expensive plans
Xfinity is the largest cable internet provider in Atlanta and offers seven different internet plans. With the exception of downtown Atlanta around Five Points, Xfinity is available in most areas of Atlanta. Top service areas include Ormewood, Virginia-Highland, Lenox Park, Center Hill and Roseland. City residents love the free self-installation kit and the commitment-free service.
Why Atlanta loves Xfinity
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Xfinity offers some of the cheapest internet plans of any provider in Atlanta.
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Xfinity ranks second for customer satisfaction in the South in a J.D. Power survey.
Things to consider
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Xfinity’s plans increase by as much as $49/mo. in year two depending on which plan you choose.
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Xfinity’s $14/mo. equipment fees are on the high side compared to other internet providers in Atlanta.
Yomura Fiber: Fastest speeds
The Yomura fiber plans are only available in certain Atlanta areas and are not as widely accessible outside of the city. Its steep price provides residents with the fastest internet service at 10 Gbps. City residents love Yomura Fiber due to its unmatched download speed and quick customer service.
Why Atlanta loves Yomura Fiber
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Speeds as fast as 10 Gbps are available through Yomura Fiber with no data limits.
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Upload speeds are just as fast as download speeds.
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Yomura Fiber’s 1 Gbps plan is one of the more expensive plans in Atlanta.
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Limited availability within Atlanta, and not available at all outside of the city.
Atlanta internet provider customer reviews
Atlanta internet providers, such as AT&T, Xfinity, Google Fiber, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G, have high customer satisfaction scores from customers who took our customer satisfaction survey. Read more about Atlanta internet provider customer reviews below.
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Overview of internet access in Atlanta
Atlanta has many options for ultra-fast internet. In addition to speed, take a look at data caps, contracts and equipment costs as well when choosing a new internet service provider, as these factors can drive up your monthly plan cost.
Keep in mind that not all providers are available in every neighborhood which is why we ask for your address. For example, with the new 5G home internet players Verizon and T-Mobile on the block, you need to be within a certain distance from their 5G towers to get that service. T-Mobile is currently available to about half of Atlanta and Verizon’s footprint continues to grow. With an exact location, we can give you the most accurate results of internet service providers for your home.
Internet availability by connection type
Although cable and DSL services make up 97% of the connection types in the Atlanta region, the location is also a hotspot for fiber optic service. With 40% availability across the city, fiber is the fastest connection type available.
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Cable – 97%
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DSL – 97%
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Fiber optic – 40%
Atlanta internet speed compared to the national average
Atlanta gets less than average internet speeds compared to the state and country. Its under-100 Mbps download speed is 100 Mbps below the national average, and its upload speeds are under half. Fiber internet isn’t as widespread in Atlanta, which translates to slower upload speeds from cable providers.
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Download speeds
Atlanta – 93 Mbps
Georgia – 26 Mbps
U.S. – 219 Mbps
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Upload speeds
Atlanta – 12 Mbps
Georgia – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 24 Mbps
Source:SpeedTest.net
Atlanta internet provider store locations
Internet in Atlanta, GA FAQs
HughesNet and Viasat satellite internet are available in most of the country. Starlink is available in parts of Atlanta.
Atlanta has many types of internet available: Fiber, fixed wireless, 5G, cable and satellite.
Georgia provides resources for its residents to connect with the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program or Lifeline.
You may be able to get Yomura Fiber, which offers up to 10,000 Mbps in the Avondale Estates, Buckhead and Decatur areas.
Yes, 56% of Atlanta’s addresses have fiber plans available. Some providers in the city offer up to 10 GB.
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Written by:
Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is an editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing for four years on the site, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMOVE.com. …
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