*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 - 100%
2 providers - 97.74%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 30079 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 30079 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in the 30079 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 30079 area, and 97.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 30079, 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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| Xfinity | 101 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Scottdale.
The largest internet providers serving the 30079 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 30079 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 29% of the area. Scottdale’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of residents in the 30079 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 30079 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Scottdale, $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 Scottdale, $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 30079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottdale'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 the 30079 ZIP code, covering 29% 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 30079 ZIP code 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 Scottdale, $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 Scottdale, $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 30079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottdale'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 nearly all households in the 30079 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 30079 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 Scottdale, $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 Scottdale, $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 30079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Scottdale's providers, 525 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 30079 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 30079 and the greater Scottdale area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Scottdale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Scottdale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 30079 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 30079 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 30079. The next fastest internet provider in the 30079 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 29% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 30079 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Scottdale, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 30079 ZIP code, covering 29% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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