Compare Byron internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Byron – 88 Mbps
GA – 133 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Byron – 34 Mbps
GA – 48 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Byron.
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Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.433% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.78%
2 providers - 97.94%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Byron 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 Byron area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Byron residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in Byron.
There are four internet providers serving the Byron area, and 97.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Byron's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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HughesNet | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Windstream | 77 Mbps | 42 Mbps | DSL |
Cox | 157 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Cable |
Viasat | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Byron.
The largest internet providers in Byron are Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Byron.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Byron residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Byron’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Byron 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Byron covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Byron residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Byron, $54.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Byron, $2.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Byron. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Byron's providers, 112 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Byron covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Byron where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Byron, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Byron, $2.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Byron. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Byron's providers, 112 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Byron covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Byron where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Byron, $54.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Byron, $2.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Byron. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Byron's providers, 112 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Byron with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Byron. The next fastest internet provider in Byron is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 0.433% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Byron with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Byron, $54.99.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Byron, covering 0.433% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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%.
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