Compare 30721 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Dalton – 87 Mbps
GA – 133 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Dalton – 47 Mbps
GA – 48 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dalton.
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Internet providers in 30721
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30721 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Dalton Utility | $39.95 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| 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.
**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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Broadband availability
37774
people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 94.64%
4 providers - 0.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 30721 ZIP code 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 30721 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 94% of those living in the 30721 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 30721 area, and 94.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 30721, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Dalton
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 93 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 42 Mbps | 17 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dalton.
Top high-speed internet providers in 30721
The largest internet providers serving the 30721 ZIP code are Spectrum and Windstream bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 30721 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 98% of the area. Dalton’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers fiber-optic to around 10% of residents in the 30721 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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.
**GIG: 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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 30721 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 30721 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Dalton, $56.23.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dalton, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 30721 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dalton's providers, 267 Mbps.
Windstream DSL internet
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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.
**GIG: 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
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in the 30721 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Dalton, $56.23.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dalton, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 30721 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dalton's providers, 267 Mbps.
Windstream fiber-optic internet
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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.
**GIG: 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
Fiber-optic from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 30721 ZIP code, covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Windstream is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 30721 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $75/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Dalton, $56.23.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.38 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dalton, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 30721 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dalton's providers, 267 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 30721 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 30721 and the greater Dalton area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Dalton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dalton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 30721 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 30721 frequently asked questions
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 30721 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 30721. The next fastest internet provider in the 30721 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Dalton Utility offers the cheapest internet in the 30721 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dalton, $56.23.
Dalton Utility is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 30721 ZIP code, covering 98% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 30721 and is available to 10% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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