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Internet Providers in Atlanta, GA

Over 6,657 people in Atlanta found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

93.7% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

10.06% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Windstream

0.6% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#5

Xfinity

88.26% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#6

AT&T

93.7% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#7

Viasat

91.9% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#8

HughesNet

90.57% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Atlanta, GA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Atlanta

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Atlanta, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Atlanta, you will see speed tiers from 3 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Spectrum is a solid choice in Atlanta, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Atlanta and can support most households with speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $39.99/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers 5G home internet plans starting at $39.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 11 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Atlanta.

What is the fastest internet provider in Atlanta?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Atlanta, GA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 93.7% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps93.70%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps10.06%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.60%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps88.26%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps93.70%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps91.90%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps90.57%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Atlanta?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Atlanta starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Atlanta?

Atlanta has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

1.17%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

88.83%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 10.06%, Windstream covers 0.60%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

93.36%

Windstream, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

0.05%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Atlanta residents.

Atlanta, GA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Atlanta, GA has a total of 23 internet providers including  13 Fiber providers, 6 Cable providers, 7 DSL providers, 8 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Atlanta, GA by Coverage Area

All 23 internet providers serving Atlanta by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 12 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber93.70%
2.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television93.70%
3.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless93.70%
4.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone91.90%
5.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone90.57%
6.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone88.26%
7.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
8.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone10.06%
9.Global Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL4.51%
10.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone0.60%
11.Google Fiber1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber0.13%
12.Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative15 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.09%
13.Hotwire Communications, Ltd.1 Gbps50 MbpsFiber / Cable / Fixed Wireless0.09%
14.Wisper ISP20 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless0.05%
15.eVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber~
16.Plant TiftNet12 Mbps2 MbpsCable~
17.Unite Private Networks~~Fiber~
18.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
19.FiberLight~~Fiber~
20.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
21.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
22.Zayo Group~~Fiber / Fixed Wireless~
23.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Atlanta?

Yes. Atlanta residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlanta

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Atlanta, GA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 23 internet providers in Atlanta, GA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Atlanta, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Atlanta. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Atlanta residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Atlanta, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Atlanta. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Atlanta is 119 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Atlanta, GA.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Viasat, HughesNet, and Xfinity offer internet in Atlanta, GA.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Atlanta

Adams Park Branch
2231 Campbellton Road Sw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 752-8763
Adamsville-Collier Heights Branch
3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 699-4206
Atlanta Fulton Public Library System
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 730-1700
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 730-4001
Bankhead Courts Branch
1415 Maynard Road
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 699-8959
Bowen Homes Branch
2880 Yates Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 792-4950
Buckhead Branch
269 Buckhead Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 814-3500
Carver Homes Branch
215 Lakewood Way, Suite 104
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 635-4012
Central Library Library System Headquarters
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 730-1700
Cleveland Ave.-Roy Yancy, Sr., Branch
47 Cleveland Avenue, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 762-4116
College Park Branch
3647 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 762-4060
Dogwood Branch
1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 792-4961
East Atlanta Branch
400 Flat Shoals Ave. Se
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 730-5438
Georgia Hill Branch
250 Georgia Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 730-5427
Kirkwood Branch
11 Kirkwood Road, Se
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 377-6471
Martin Luther King Jr., Branch
409 John Wesley Dobbs Ave
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 730-1185
Mechanicsville Branch
400 Formwalt Street Sw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 730-4779
Northside Branch
3295 Northside Parkway Nw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 814-3508
Peachtree Branch
1315 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 885-7830
Perry Homes Branch
2121 Hollywood Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 792-4994
Ponce De Leon Branch
980 Ponce De Leon Avenue Ne
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 885-7820
Sandy Springs Branch
395 Mount Vernon Hwy Ne
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 303-6130
Southwest Regional
3665 Cascade Road, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 699-6363
Stewart-Lakewood
2893 Lakewood Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 762-4054
Thomasville Heights Branch
1700 Thomasville Drive Se
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 624-0620
Washington Park-Annie L. Mcpheeters Branch
1116 Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 752-8760
West End Branch
525 Peeples Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 752-8740

How We Research Internet Providers

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