*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 93.99%
3 providers - 2.18%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 31201 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 31201 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in the 31201 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 31201 area, and 93.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 31201, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 31201 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 31201 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 100% of the area. Macon’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 31201 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 31201 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Macon, $51.99.
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 Macon, $0.57.
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 0.768 Mbps in 31201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 473 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 all households in the 31201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 31201 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Macon, $51.99.
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, $0.57.
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 31201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 473 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 the 31201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 31201 ZIP 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $51.99.
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, $0.57.
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 31201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Macon's providers, 473 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 31201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 31201. The next fastest internet provider in the 31201 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.730% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 31201 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Macon, $51.99.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 31201 ZIP code, covering 2.470% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 31201 and is available to 0.730% of households.
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.
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.
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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