6 Best Internet Providers in Candler County, GA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Candler County, GA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Candler County, GA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Candler County, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Candler County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Candler County Internet Providers

Based on 174 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Candler County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Georgia, with 3.81 out of 5 stars and 52.4% coverage in Candler County.

At a national level, based on 4151 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Candler County?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Candler County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Pineland Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Candler County

Based on data reported by Candler County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Candler County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Candler County?

Georgia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Candler County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Candler County, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Candler County

Candler County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Candler County below, including the metrics used and how Candler County compares to the rest of Georgia and nation.

Candler County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Candler County	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Candler County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.06%	80.68%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,164 Mbps	4,127 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Candler County.	3.3	7.1	6.8

 

Candler County Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Candler County	Georgia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.7	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	5%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	88%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	58%	75%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	59%	76%	76%

Candler County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Candler County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Candler County is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Candler County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Candler County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Candler County households have an internet connection despite having 98.06% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Candler County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Candler County?

How Much Speed does a Candler County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Candler County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Georgia average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Candler County's average household income is $49,879 which is much lower than the Georgia average of $85,989 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Candler County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Georgia average of 17%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Georgia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Candler County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Candler County households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Candler County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Candler County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Candler County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Candler County, GA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Candler County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Candler County?

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 Candler County is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Candler County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Pineland Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Candler County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Candler County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Candler County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Candler County's C+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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