*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 99.53%
3 providers - 8.99%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Powder Springs residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 75% of those living in Powder Springs.
There are four internet providers serving the Powder Springs area, and 99.53% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Powder Springs'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 | 234 Mbps | 193 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 180 Mbps | 38 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Powder Springs.
The largest internet providers in Powder Springs are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Powder Springs.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Powder Springs residents, covering 94% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 24% of the area. Powder Springs’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Powder Springs 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Powder Springs covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs, $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 Powder Springs, $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 Powder Springs. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Powder Springs'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Powder Springs covering 24% 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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs, $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 Powder Springs, $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 Powder Springs. These download speeds are available to 24% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Powder Springs'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Powder Springs covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs, $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 Powder Springs, $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 Powder Springs. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Powder Springs's providers, 525 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Powder Springs, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Powder Springs, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Powder Springs and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Powder Springs at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Powder Springs at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Powder Springs residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Powder Springs with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Powder Springs. The next fastest internet provider in Powder Springs is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 24% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Powder Springs with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Powder Springs, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Powder Springs, covering 24% of the city.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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