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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 50% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.202% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.500% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.34%
2 providers - 94.85%
3 providers - 9.59%
4+ providers - 0.61%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Sandy 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 Sandy Springs area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Sandy Springs residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 78% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Sandy Springs.
There are six internet providers serving the Sandy Springs area, and 94.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sandy Springs's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sandy Springs are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Sandy Springs.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Sandy Springs residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 50% of the area. Sandy Springs’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of Sandy 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 Sandy Springs covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sandy 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 Sandy Springs, $57.99.
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 Sandy Springs, $0.26.
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 Sandy Springs. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy Springs's providers, 620 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 about half of households in Sandy Springs covering 50% 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 Sandy 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 Sandy Springs, $57.99.
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 Sandy Springs, $0.26.
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 Sandy Springs. These download speeds are available to 50% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy Springs's providers, 620 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 nearly all households in Sandy Springs covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sandy 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 Sandy Springs, $57.99.
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 Sandy Springs, $0.26.
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 Sandy Springs. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy Springs's providers, 620 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sandy Springs, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sandy Springs, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sandy Springs and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Sandy Springs at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sandy Springs at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sandy Springs residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Sandy Springs with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Sandy Springs. The next fastest internet provider in Sandy Springs is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 50% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Sandy Springs with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sandy Springs, $57.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sandy Springs, covering 50% of the city. Google Fiber also offers fiber internet in Sandy Springs and is available to 4.500% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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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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