*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 - 99.67%
2 providers - 98.39%
3 providers - 3.21%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Griffin 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 Griffin area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Griffin residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 76% of those living in Griffin.
There are four internet providers serving the Griffin area, and 98.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Griffin's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 235.0 Mbps | 114.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 29.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 202.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 27.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Griffin.
The largest internet providers in Griffin are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Griffin.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Griffin residents, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 28% of the area. Griffin’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Griffin 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Griffin covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Griffin 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Griffin, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Griffin, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Griffin. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Griffin's providers, 525 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Griffin covering 28% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Griffin than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Griffin, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Griffin, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Griffin. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Griffin's providers, 525 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Griffin covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Griffin residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Griffin, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Griffin, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Griffin. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Griffin's providers, 525 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Griffin, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Griffin, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Griffin and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Griffin at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Griffin at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Griffin residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Griffin with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Griffin. The next fastest internet provider in Griffin is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 28% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Griffin with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Griffin, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Griffin, covering 28% of the city.
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Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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