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Athens, TX internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL93%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable97%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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.

**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Athens internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Optimum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    12721

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.50%

    2 providers - 96.41%

    3 providers - 0.12%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 96%

    DSL - 1.920%

    Fiber - 0.460%

    Source: FCC

At 96%, broadband coverage in Athens is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Athens area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Athens residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 1.920% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Athens, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are four internet providers serving the Athens area, and 96.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Athens's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Athens

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 166 Mbps 24 Mbps Cable
Viasat 4 Mbps 2 Mbps Satellite
HughesNet 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite
CenturyLink 18 Mbps 5 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Athens.

Compare Athens internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Athens – 95 Mbps

    TX – 139 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Athens – 18 Mbps

    TX – 62 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Athens.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Athens

The largest internet providers in Athens are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Athens.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Athens residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 97% of the area. Athens’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Athens residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

93%

*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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Athens covering 93% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Athens 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Athens, $56.25.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Athens, $0.65.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Athens. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Athens's providers, 284 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

97%

*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 Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Athens covering 97% of the area.

Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Athens residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Athens, $56.25.

Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Athens, $0.65.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Athens. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Athens's providers, 284 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Athens covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Athens 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 Athens, $56.25.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Athens, $0.65.

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 Athens. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Athens's providers, 284 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Athens with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Athens. The next fastest internet provider in Athens is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.

Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Athens with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Athens, $56.25.

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.

Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

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.

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