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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.220% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 88% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Fiber-optic | 58% |
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Kings Bay Communications
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$55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 58% |
| 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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.97%
3 providers - 56.87%
4+ providers - 7.22%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 31558 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 31558 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in the 31558 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 31558 area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 31558, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 31558 ZIP code are Xfinity, Kings Bay Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 31558 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Kings Bay Communications, which covers 58% of the area. Saint Marys’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 31558 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 31558 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 31558 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 Saint Marys, $47.99.
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 Saint Marys, $0.49.
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 31558 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Marys's providers, 211 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 the 31558 ZIP code, covering 58% of the area.
Kings Bay Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 31558 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Saint Marys, $47.99.
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 Saint Marys, $0.49.
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 31558 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Marys's providers, 211 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 31558 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 31558 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 Saint Marys, $47.99.
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 Saint Marys, $0.49.
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 31558 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saint Marys's providers, 211 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 31558 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 31558. The next fastest internet provider in the 31558 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 7.220% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 31558 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Marys, $47.99.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 31558 ZIP code, covering 58% 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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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