Best Internet Providers in Atlanta, Georgia

What is the best internet provider in Atlanta?

AT&T fiber optic is CNET's Top Pick for Atlanta's Best Internet Service Provider, thanks to its reliability and ultra-fast speeds. If AT&T Fiber is not available in your area, GFiber And Xfinity are strong alternatives. For small families, wireless options such as T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home Internet popular throughout the city.

To help you choose the best internet provider for your needs, CNET experts have highlighted the fastest and most affordable broadband plans in Atlanta.

Comparison of Atlanta Internet Providers

Supplier	Internet technologies	Monthly price range	Speed ​​range	Monthly equipment cost	Data limitation	Agreement	CNET Review Score
AT&T fiber optic Read full review	Fiber	55-155 dollars	300–5000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Nobody	Nobody	7.4
GFiber	Fiber	70-100 dollars	1000-2000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Nobody	Nobody	7.4
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review	Fixed wireless	$50 – $70 ($35 – $55 with eligible mobile plans)	133-498 Mbit/s	Nobody	Nobody	Nobody	7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review	Fixed wireless	$50-$75 ($35-$60 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans)	50-250 Mbit/s	Nobody	Nobody	Nobody	7.2
Xfinity Read full review	Cable	30-70 dollars	300–1200 Mbit/s	Nobody	Nobody	Nobody	7

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Other Available Internet Providers in Atlanta

There aren't many other internet options in Atlanta other than the providers mentioned above. These providers may be worth considering:

• T-Mobile Home Internet: Home Internet 5G from T-Mobile is available in about half of Atlanta, but no area has better coverage than another. The service starts at $50 per month with speeds ranging from 133 Mbps to 415 Mbps. Hardware and unlimited data are included in the price, no contracts required.
• Satellite Internet: Hughesnet And Viasat are available throughout the US, including throughout Atlanta, but given the other internet options available, you'll want to stay away from the high prices, high latency and slow speeds associated with satellite internet.

Cheap Internet in Atlanta

Unless you choose Xfinity, expect starting internet prices in Atlanta to be $50 per month or higher. While a cheaper internet connection would be ideal, the cost of internet in Atlanta is not bad considering the speeds you get. For example, GFiber's starter plan starts at $70 per month but provides speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps. That's a 7-cent Mbps cost, which is lower than many providers' plans.

If you're looking for cheap internet, I'd recommend Xfinity with its 5-year price guarantee. For more stable and relatively low internet prices, consider AT&T Fiber, which offers speeds of up to 300 Mbps starting at $55 per month, with no set price increase after 12 months.

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How to Find Internet Deals and Promotions in Atlanta

The best online deals and best promotions in Atlanta depend on what discounts are available at the time. Most deals are short term, but we are often on the lookout for the latest deals.

Atlanta internet providers like Xfinity may be offering lower introductory prices or additional streaming services for a limited time. Many of them, including AT&T Fiber, Verizon and GFiber, use the same standard prices year-round.

For a more extensive list of promotions, check out our guide to best internet offers.

How fast is broadband in Atlanta?

Thanks to Yomura, AT&T and GFiber, Atlanta residents have access to some of the fastest internet speeds in the country. GFiber has been offering one- and two-gigabit service in the Atlanta area for some time, and AT&T has upped the ante with 2 Gbps and 5 Gbps plans available in select areas in addition to one gigabyte service. None of these providers can beat Yomura's fiber-optic service, which offers 10 gigabits for $999 per month.

Fastest Internet Rates in Atlanta

Supplier	Starting price	Maximum download speed	Maximum download speed	Data limitation	Connection type
AT&T fiber optic 5000 Read full review	US$155	5000 Mbit/s	5000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Fiber
AT&T fiber optic 2000 Read full review	US$125	2000 Mbit/s	2000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Fiber
GFiber 2 gigabytes	100 dollars	2000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Fiber
Xfinity Gigabit 2X Read full review	100 dollars	1200 Mbit/s	41 Mbit/s	Nobody	Cable
AT&T fiber optic Read full review	US$55	1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Fiber
GFiber 1 gigabyte	70 US dollars	1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s	Nobody	Fiber
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review	70 US dollars	1000 Mbit/s	1.00 Mbps	1.2 TB	Cable

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What is a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that allows for video conferencing, video streaming, or gaming, you'll benefit from a more reliable connection. Below is an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications. according to the FCC. Please note that these are guidelines only and that internet speed, quality of service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide to what internet speed do you really need.

• Speeds of 0 to 5 Mbps allow you to do basic tasks like surfing the Internet, sending and receiving email, and streaming low-quality videos.
• From 5 to 40 Mbps provides higher quality video streaming and video conferencing.
• Speeds of 40 to 100 Mbps should provide a single user with enough bandwidth to meet the demands of modern remote work, video streaming and online gaming.
• Speeds of 100 to 500 Mbps allow one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming, and online gaming.
• Speeds of 500 to 1000 Mbps allow three or more users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities.

How CNET Selected Atlanta's Best Internet Providers

Internet providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latter smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen toolIt is not practical to personally test every ISP in a particular city. What is our approach? To start, we connect to our proprietary database of pricing, availability, and speed information, which is based on our own historical ISP data, partner data, and Federal Communications Commission mapping information at FCC.gov.

It doesn't end there: we go to the FCC website to check our data and make sure we're counting every ISP providing service in a given region. We also enter local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We review sources including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and JD Power to gauge how satisfied customers are with an internet service provider. Internet service providers' plans and prices may change frequently; All information provided is correct at the time of publication.

Once we have localized information, we ask three basic questions:

• Does your provider offer access to high enough internet speeds?
• Are customers getting a decent price for what they pay?
• Are customers satisfied with their service?

While the answers to these questions are often layered and complex, we recommend those vendors that come closest to answering yes to all three questions. When choosing the cheapest internet service, we look for plans with the lowest monthly fees, although we also consider factors such as price increases, hardware fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest Internet service is relatively simple. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real speed data from sources such as Okla And FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more detail, visit our how we test internet providers page.

What's the latest word on Internet providers in Atlanta?

Choosing the best Atlanta internet provider for your home depends on what you're looking for and what's available in your area. I'm partial to fast, symmetrical speeds and reliable connections fiber optic internet servicelike what you get with AT&T Fiber. cheap internet prices that are often accompanied cable internet providers like Xfinity is tempting, especially with the added savings combining Internet and television.

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