| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.970% |
| 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 - 99.19%
2 providers - 96.35%
3 providers - 1.97%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Social Circle 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 Social Circle area will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of Social Circle residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 61% of those living in Social Circle.
There are five internet providers serving the Social Circle area, and 96.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Social Circle's five 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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| Viasat | 11.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Windstream | 53.0 Mbps | 25.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 11.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 70.0 Mbps | 7.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 163.0 Mbps | 126.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Social Circle.
The largest internet providers in Social Circle are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Social Circle.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Social Circle residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Social Circle’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Social Circle 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Social Circle covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Social Circle 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 Social Circle, $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 Social Circle, $2.29.
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 2 Mbps in Social Circle. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Social Circle'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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Social Circle covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Social Circle 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 Social Circle, $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 Social Circle, $2.29.
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 Social Circle. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Social Circle'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 Social Circle covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Social Circle 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 Social Circle, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Social Circle, $2.29.
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 Social Circle. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Social Circle's providers, 262 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Social Circle with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Social Circle. The next fastest internet provider in Social Circle is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Social Circle with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Social Circle, $54.99.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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