*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 - 99.91%
2 providers - 99.05%
3 providers - 2.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Norcross 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 Norcross area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Norcross residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in Norcross.
There are four internet providers serving the Norcross area, and 99.05% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Norcross'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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| HughesNet | 32.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 159.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 284.0 Mbps | 257.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norcross.
The largest internet providers in Norcross are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Norcross.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Norcross residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 22% of the area. Norcross’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Norcross 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 all households in Norcross covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Norcross 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 Norcross, $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 Norcross, $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 Norcross. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norcross'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 Norcross covering 22% 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 Norcross 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 Norcross, $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 Norcross, $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 Norcross. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norcross'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 Norcross covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Norcross 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 Norcross, $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 Norcross, $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 Norcross. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norcross's providers, 525 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Norcross, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Norcross, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Norcross and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Norcross at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norcross at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Norcross residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Norcross with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Norcross. The next fastest internet provider in Norcross is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Norcross with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norcross, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Norcross, covering 22% of the city.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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