Compare Douglas internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Douglas – 54 Mbps
GA – 133 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Douglas – 17 Mbps
GA – 48 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Douglas.
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Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.354% |
Vyve Broadband | - | 105 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
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 - 98.35%
2 providers - 95.34%
3 providers - 0.69%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Douglas 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 Douglas area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Douglas residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 62% of those living in Douglas.
There are four internet providers serving the Douglas area, and 95.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Douglas's four internet providers, prices start at $64.99 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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Vyve Broadband | 105 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
Windstream | 36 Mbps | 18 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Douglas.
The largest internet providers in Douglas are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to Douglas.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Douglas residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.
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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 Douglas covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Douglas 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $67.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Douglas, $3.55.
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 Douglas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Douglas's providers, 19 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 Douglas covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Douglas 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $67.49.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Douglas, $3.55.
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 Douglas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Douglas's providers, 19 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Douglas with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Douglas. The next fastest internet provider in Douglas is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 4.354% of the area.
HughesNet offers the cheapest internet in Douglas with plans starting at $64.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Douglas, $67.49.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Douglas, covering 4.354% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.