| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.399% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Plant Telephone Company | $34.95 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| Plant Telephone Company | $34.95 | 50 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 0.726% |
| 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 - 99.13%
2 providers - 98.65%
3 providers - 80.11%
4+ providers - 2.25%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Tifton 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 Tifton area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Tifton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in Tifton.
There are six internet providers serving the Tifton area, and 98.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tifton's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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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| Windstream | 67.0 Mbps | 56.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Plant Telephone Company | 18.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 16.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 123.0 Mbps | 60.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 148.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 22.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Tifton.
The largest internet providers in Tifton are AT&T, Mediacom, and Plant Telephone Company bringing DSL and cable options to Tifton.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Tifton residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Tifton’s third most-available internet provider, Plant Telephone Company, offers cable to around 91% of Tifton 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 Tifton covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Tifton 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Tifton, $48.98.
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 Tifton, $1.00.
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 0.768 Mbps in Tifton. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tifton's providers, 234 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 Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Tifton covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tifton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tifton, $48.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tifton, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Tifton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tifton's providers, 234 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 Plant Telephone Company offers broadband to nearly all households in Tifton covering 91% of the area.
Plant Telephone Company’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tifton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Plant Telephone Company start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tifton, $48.98.
Plant Telephone Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tifton, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Plant Telephone Company offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Tifton. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tifton's providers, 234 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Tifton, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Tifton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Tifton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Tifton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Tifton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Tifton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Tifton with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in Tifton. The next fastest internet provider in Tifton is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.399% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Tifton with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tifton, $48.98.
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%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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