*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 - 99.61%
2 providers - 96.85%
3 providers - 31.26%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Waynesboro residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.030% of those living in Waynesboro.
There are five internet providers serving the Waynesboro area, and 96.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waynesboro'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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| HughesNet | 11.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Viasat | 15.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 123.0 Mbps | 65.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 166.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waynesboro.
The largest internet providers in Waynesboro are AT&T, Xfinity, and Planters Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Waynesboro.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Waynesboro residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Waynesboro’s third most-available internet provider, Planters Communications , offers fiber-optic to around 33% of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, $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 Waynesboro, $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 0.768 Mbps in Waynesboro. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waynesboro's providers, 61 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 Waynesboro covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, $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 Waynesboro, $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 20 Mbps in Waynesboro. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waynesboro's providers, 61 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.
Fiber-optic from Planters Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in Waynesboro covering 33% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Planters Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Waynesboro than other internet types.
Internet prices for Planters Communications start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waynesboro, $54.99.
Planters Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waynesboro, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Planters Communications offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Waynesboro. These download speeds are available to 33% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waynesboro's providers, 61 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Waynesboro, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Waynesboro, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Waynesboro and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Waynesboro at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Waynesboro at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Waynesboro residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Waynesboro with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Waynesboro. The next fastest internet provider in Waynesboro is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Waynesboro with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waynesboro, $54.99.
Planters Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Waynesboro, covering 33% of the city.
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