| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 66% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.804% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.093% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.882% |
| Flint Cable TV | - | 30 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 4.055% |
| Watson Cable | $59.95 | - | Cable | 2.758% |
| Flint Cable TV | - | 30 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 0.695% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Flint Cable TV | - | 30 - 300 Mbps | Wireless | 0.019% |
*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.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Macon 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 Macon area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Macon residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% of those living in Macon.
There are seven internet providers serving the Macon area. Among Macon's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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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| HughesNet | 21.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Viasat | 14.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Windstream | 87.0 Mbps | 51.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Cox | 210.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 254.0 Mbps | 137.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Macon.
The largest internet providers in Macon are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Macon.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Macon residents, covering 66% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 96% of the area. Macon’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Macon 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 most households in Macon covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Macon 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 Macon, $59.98.
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 Macon, $0.94.
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 5 Mbps in Macon. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 591 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Macon covering 96% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Macon residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $59.98.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macon, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Macon. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 591 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 Macon covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Macon 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $59.98.
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 Macon, $0.94.
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 Macon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 591 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Macon with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 66% of households in Macon. The next fastest internet provider in Macon is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.804% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Macon with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $59.98.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Macon, covering 6.804% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in Macon and is available to 0.093% of households.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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