Compare Atlanta internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Atlanta – 91 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Atlanta – 9 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Atlanta.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.533% |
CoBridge Communications | - | - | Cable | 99% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Zoom Broadband | - | 40 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 3.450% |
*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 - 99.81%
2 providers - 97.01%
3 providers - 1.42%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Atlanta 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 Atlanta area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Atlanta residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.280% of those living in Atlanta.
There are six internet providers serving the Atlanta area, and 97.01% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Atlanta's six internet providers, prices start at $55 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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Zoom Broadband | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Wireless |
Viasat | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Windstream | 66 Mbps | 30 Mbps | DSL |
AT&T | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Atlanta.
The largest internet providers in Atlanta are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Atlanta.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Atlanta residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Atlanta’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Atlanta 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Atlanta covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Atlanta 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Atlanta, $63.33.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Atlanta, $3.96.
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 Atlanta. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Atlanta's providers, 18 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Atlanta covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Atlanta 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Atlanta, $63.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Atlanta, $3.96.
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 Atlanta. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Atlanta's providers, 18 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Atlanta covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Atlanta 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Atlanta, $63.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Atlanta, $3.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Atlanta. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Atlanta's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Atlanta with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Atlanta. The next fastest internet provider in Atlanta is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.533% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Atlanta with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Atlanta, $63.33.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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