Best Internet Providers in Alston, GA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alston, GA
Alston has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Alston.
Ranks compare Alston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alston, GA at a Glance
Alston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Altamaha
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Alston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alston, GA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alston based on Georgia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Alston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.94% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alston?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Alston
- Altamaha - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kloud Konect - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Alston Compares to Places Its Size
Alston's report card score is in the top 11% and its connectivity index is in the top 42%.
| Measure | Alston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Toombs County | Georgia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 96.4% | 80.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,500 Mbps | top 13% | 2,457 Mbps | 3,618 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | bottom 41% | 58% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 65% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,206 | bottom 33% | $56,383 | $88,744 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Alston, against 96.4% across Toombs County and 80.4% across Georgia. Households in Alston are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,206 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alston?
Altamaha Fiber in Alston, GA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Altamaha offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Alston homes. Across the city, Altamaha Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Alston, GA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Alston homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alston, GA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Alston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alston, GA
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.5% of Alston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alston, GA
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.5% of Alston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Kloud Konect Fixed Wireless in Alston, GA
Availability:
57.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Kloud Konect offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.2% of Alston homes. Across the city, Kloud Konect Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alston, GA
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Alston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Alston, GA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alston?
Windstream DSL in Alston, GA
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 80.0% of Alston homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 145 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alston from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Alston, GA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 2.9% of Alston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Alston, GA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 2.9% of Alston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Alston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Alston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Alston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30412 | 144 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 55/100 |
How Alston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alston that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Lyons has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Ailey the fewest (85.9%); Alston has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alston (this page) | 746 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 44/100 |
| Vidalia | 14,923 | 93.9% | 2,422 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Lyons | 8,749 | 98.2% | 2,473 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,631 | 94.0% | 2,449 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 30/100 |
| Uvalda | 2,488 | 96.7% | 2,266 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 44/100 |
| Ailey | 1,303 | 85.9% | 2,500 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 39/100 |
| Johnson Corner | 881 | 99.4% | 2,500 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 28/100 |
| Higgston | 549 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Santa Claus | 520 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Petross | 439 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 64/100 |
| McGregor | 276 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Altamaha should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alston
| Altamaha | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Kloud Konect | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Alston Internet Providers
Based on 152 reviews from Georgia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alston residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.21 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Georgia, with 4.17 out of 5 stars and 27.1% coverage in Alston.
At a national level, based on 2323 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alston, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alston Overall | Georgia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (30) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kloud Konect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altamaha | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alston
Based on data reported by Alston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Altamaha. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Alston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alston Speed | Georgia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (30) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kloud Konect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altamaha | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alston?
Of the providers in Alston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alston where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Georgia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alston, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alston
| ISP / Tech Type | Alston Affordability | Georgia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (30) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kloud Konect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altamaha | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Georgia
Customer Reviews
JAW
Relyant Communications Fiber
October 29, 2026 Internet is reliable and support is great. My kids love the low latency ever since we switched.
Gregory B
Windstream
October 26, 2026 We pay $121.60 /mth for up to 100mbs and get 50mbs sometimes. Ripoff
Amberlin Kinney
Truvista Fiber
October 08, 2026 Terrible service. I called and asked them 3 payments in a row to change my account information so I could get notifications about my bill. they never did it, then my service would be disconnected because I wasn’t getting notified. and in return id get late fees that they wouldn’t drop. If you have other options, LEAVE TRUVISTA ALONE! not worth it.
Rob K
AT&T DSL
September 06, 2026 Slow AF there is not a whole lot of options out on the west side of the county without a satilite ISP
ISPReports User
Conexon Connect Fiber
July 20, 2026 Down on a daily basis
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alston?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Alston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Altamaha. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Altamaha has the broadest coverage in Alston, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.