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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.130% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 84% |
| Kings Bay Communications | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 55% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Fiber-optic | 51% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.88%
2 providers - 98.69%
3 providers - 54.25%
4+ providers - 6.13%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in St. Marys 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 St. Marys area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of St. Marys residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 69% of those living in St. Marys.
There are six internet providers serving the St. Marys area, and 98.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. Marys's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 243.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in St. Marys.
The largest internet providers in St. Marys are Xfinity, Kings Bay Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable and satellite options to St. Marys.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all St. Marys residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Kings Bay Communications, which covers 55% of the area. St. Marys’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of St. Marys 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in St. Marys covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. Marys 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 St. Marys, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Marys, $0.76.
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 St. Marys. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Marys's providers, 262 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 Kings Bay Communications offers broadband to about half of households in St. Marys covering 55% of the area.
Kings Bay Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. Marys residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Kings Bay Communications start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in St. Marys, $54.99.
Kings Bay Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.28 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Marys, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Kings Bay Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in St. Marys. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Marys's providers, 262 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 St. Marys covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of St. Marys 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 St. Marys, $54.99.
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 St. Marys, $0.76.
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 St. Marys. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. Marys's providers, 262 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in St. Marys with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in St. Marys. The next fastest internet provider in St. Marys is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 6.130% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in St. Marys with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. Marys, $54.99.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in St. Marys, covering 51% 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.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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