Internet providers in Atlanta, GA
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Best internet providers in Atlanta
We’ve got every major internet provider in Atlanta right at your fingertips. Explore providers, pricing, max speeds and connection types before you shop.
- Xfinity – Best overall provider with good customer service and rates from $29.99/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps.
- AT&T Fiber – Best customer satisfaction scores with fast fiber optic internet with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
- Windstream Kinetic Internet – Cheapest internet provider with rates from $25/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps
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.
Cable – 97%
DSL – 97%
Fiber optic – 40%
Source: FCC
All Atlanta residential internet providers available
| Provider | Starting monthly price* | Download speed range | Connection type |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | $35.00 | 0.8 – 940 Mbps | DSL, cable, fiber |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 60 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable |
| Yomura Fiber | $99.00 | 1 Gbps – 10 Gbps | Fiber |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | Up to 1,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Windstream | $25.00 | 10 – 1,000 Mbps | DSL, fiber |
| Hotwire | $49.99 | 200 – 1,000 Mbps | 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. As of 08/11/21.
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.
See how we review internet providers
Fastest internet providers in Atlanta
| Provider | Starting monthly price* | Download speed range | Connection type |
| AT&T | Fiber Optic $35.00 | 0.8 – 940 Mbps | Fiber |
| Google Fiber | Fiber $70.00 | Up to 1,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Hotwire | Fiber Optic $49.99 | 200 – 1,000 Mbps | 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 08/11/21.
Atlanta high-speed internet availability compared to the national average
In Atlanta, download speeds up to 250 Mbps or higher are available nearly everywhere in the city. Gigabit speeds up to 1,000 Mbps are available to about half of Atlanta residents. Both speed tiers are significantly more available in Atlanta than the rest of Georgia and the entire U.S.
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
Atlanta – 94%
Georgia – 83%
U.S. – 86%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
Atlanta – 60%
Georgia – 46%
U.S. – 22%
Source: FCC
Cheapest internet service providers in Atlanta
When signing up for a new internet service, other additional fees and costs may come up. Fees include internet installation and buying or renting the internet equipment.
| Provider | Starting monthly price* | Download speed range | Connection type |
| Windstream | Kinetic Internet 15 $25.00 | Up to 15 Mbps | Kinetic |
| Xfinity Performance Starter | Performance Starter $29.99 | Up to 15 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | Xtreme Access Internet 60 $19.99 | Up to 60 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 08/11/21.
Allconnect’s affordable choice: Xfinity
Allconnect’s winner for cheap internet is Xfinity Performance Starter. Xfinity is available in Atlanta, surrounding areas, and even in the suburbs. With its wide reach, Xfinity offers better customer service with shorter wait times. At $29.99 per month, subscribers can access download speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Allconnect Rating
3.58 / 5
Xfinity: Best internet provider overall
Xfinity is the largest cable internet provider in Atlanta and offers six different internet plans. Plans start at $29.99 per month. 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 the fastest internet speeds of any provider in Atlanta, along with some of the cheapest plans.
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Xfinity ranks second for customer satisfaction in the south in a J.D. Power survey.
Things to consider about Xfinity
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Xfinity’s plans increase by as much as $46/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.
Allconnect Rating
4.05 / 5
AT&T: Best for customer satisfaction
According to a 2020 J.D. Power survey, AT&T has the highest customer satisfaction scores in the South. 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 1-1,000 Mbps and plans start at $45 per month, select plans offering unlimited data. City residents love AT&T for its wide accessibility across Atlanta with AT&T stores located conveniently across the city.
Why Atlanta loves AT&T
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AT&T is the highest rated in customer satisfaction for the South region.
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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 about AT&T
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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
3.41 / 5
Mediacom: Cheapest plan
Mediacom is an internet cable service that is available throughout random areas in Atlanta. It is one of the cheapest internet plans with a starting price of $19.99. City residents love the affordability of the plan while still being able to access internet speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Why Atlanta loves Mediacom
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Starting price of just $19.99/mo. for 60 Mbps download speeds.
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Installation fee is waived for customers who order online.
Things to consider about AT&T
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Data caps of 200GB on cheapest Mediacom plan.
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Price increases by $10 to $30/mo. after the first year.
Yomura Fiber: Fastest speeds
The Yomura fiber is only available in certain Atlanta areas and is not as widely accessible outside of the city. It’s steep price at $99 per month provides residents with the fastest internet service at 1 Gpbs. City residents love the 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.
Things to consider about AT&T
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Yomura Fiber’s 1 Gbps plan costs $99/mo., which 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.
Google Fiber: Best for simple pricing
Google Fiber is available in random areas throughout greater Atlanta. Residents in the Inman Park and Virginia-Highland area are more likely to be eligible for service. Additionally those living outside of downton in Buckhead and Northside Park may also be eligible for Google Fiber. Fiber only offers one internet plan which starts at $70 per month but places no limit on data. City residents love the download speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps and the idea of having a no-commitment internet service.
Why Atlanta loves Google Fiber
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Flat price of $70/mo. for 1,000 Mbps download speed and no limit on data.
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Second-highest scores of any internet provider from Consumer Reports.
Things to consider about AT&T
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At $70/mo., Google Fiber is on the expensive side compared to other internet providers in Atlanta.
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You’ll only be able to find Google Fiber in certain pockets of Atlanta.
Allconnect Rating
3.94 / 5
Windstream: Affordable plans
Windstream offers both DSL and fiber throughout downtown Atlanta and in surrounding areas like Buckhead and Alpharetta. Plans start at $25 depending on area code and residents can have download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. City residents like that Windstream offers an affordable starting plan for comparable download speeds. Residents can also select between DSL and fiber.
Why Atlanta loves Windstream
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Month-to-month options are available if you don’t want to worry about contracts or early termination fees.
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No data caps, so you can stream or game as much as you want every month.
Things to consider about AT&T
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Low customer satisfaction scores of 61/100 from the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
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Your bill could increase by $15 to $18/mo. in the second year.
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Written by:
Grace KimAllconnect contributor
Grace Kim has two years of experience in writing for finance, broadband and insurance domains at Bankrate, Reviews.com and Allconnect.com. She also writes about investment banking, portfolio management, quantita… Read more 
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