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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.940% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.150% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 17% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
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Windstream
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$75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Paladin Wireless
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$39.99 | 7 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 4.450% |
*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 - 99.96%
2 providers - 18.22%
3 providers - 1.88%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 80%, broadband coverage in the 30549 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Georgia - 95%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 30549 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 54% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 49% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% of those living in the 30549 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 30549 area, and 18.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 30549, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 30549 ZIP code are Xfinity and Windstream bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to many in the 30549 ZIP code, covering 17% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 99% of the area. Jefferson’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers fiber-optic to around 17% of residents in the 30549 ZIP code.
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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 a limited number of households in the 30549 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 30549 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 Jefferson, $46.66.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jefferson, $0.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 30549 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jefferson's providers, 268 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 30549 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 Jefferson, $46.66.
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 Jefferson, $0.54.
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 30549 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jefferson's providers, 268 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 Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 30549 ZIP code, covering 17% 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 30549 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 Jefferson, $46.66.
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 Jefferson, $0.54.
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 30549 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jefferson's providers, 268 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 30549 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 30549 and the greater Jefferson area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Jefferson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Jefferson at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 30549 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Jefferson may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Jefferson DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 30549 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.940% of households in 30549. The next fastest internet provider in the 30549 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.150% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 30549 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jefferson, $46.66.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 30549 ZIP code, covering 17% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 30549 and is available to 1.150% of households.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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