| Provider | ||||
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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.038% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| City of Cairo | - | 25 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 84% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.13%
2 providers - 96.10%
3 providers - 75.49%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cairo 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 Cairo area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Cairo residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in Cairo.
There are five internet providers serving the Cairo area, and 96.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cairo's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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 | 19.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Mediacom | 421.0 Mbps | 32.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 87.0 Mbps | 67.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 28.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cairo.
The largest internet providers in Cairo are Mediacom, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Cairo.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Cairo residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Cairo’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Cairo 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Cairo covering 97% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cairo residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cairo, $51.66.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cairo, $1.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Cairo. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cairo's providers, 346 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cairo covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cairo 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Cairo, $51.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cairo, $1.12.
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 Cairo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cairo's providers, 346 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Cairo covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cairo 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 Cairo, $51.66.
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 Cairo, $1.12.
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 Cairo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cairo's providers, 346 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Cairo with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in Cairo. The next fastest internet provider in Cairo is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.038% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Cairo with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cairo, $51.66.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cairo, covering 2.038% of the city.
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Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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