Best Internet Providers in Dawson County, GA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dawson County, GA
Dawson County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dawson County.
Ranks compare Dawson County with the 159 Georgia counties.
The Best Internet in Dawson County, GA at a Glance
Dawson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Fiber
Cable
DSL
Point Broadband
Connection
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Fiber
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Dawson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dawson County, GA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Dawson County based on 262 Georgia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dawson County?
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 Dawson County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Windstream - cable coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Etc Now - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
How Dawson County Compares to the Rest of Georgia
Dawson County's report card score is tied 84th of 159 and its connectivity index is tied 20th of 159.
| Measure | Dawson County | Rank among Georgia counties | Georgia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 69.2% | 118th of 159 | 80.4% | 71.5% | Lincoln County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 1,629 Mbps | 108th of 159 | 3,618 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Walker County (8,140 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 41st of 159 | 7.5 | 7.1 | Muscogee County (9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 53rd of 159 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Wheeler County (3.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 14th of 159 | 16% | 15% | Forsyth County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 25th of 159 | 96% | 96% | Forsyth County and Paulding County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 20th of 159 | 91% | 91% | Forsyth County (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 22nd of 159 | 77% | 76% | Forsyth County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 19th of 159 | 81% | 81% | Forsyth County (93%) |
| Median household income | $100,681 | 12th of 159 | $88,744 | $93,246 | Forsyth County ($148,283) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 91st of 159 | 17% | 16% | Clarke County (33%) |
Fiber reaches 69.2% of homes in Dawson County, against 80.4% across Georgia. Households in Dawson County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,681 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Dawson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Dawson County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Forsyth County has the most homes with fiber (91.8%) and Pickens County the fewest (66.5%); Dawson County has 69.2%.
Map of Dawson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Dawson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County (this page) | 26,798 | 69.2% | 1,629 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 74/100 |
| Cherokee County | 266,620 | 89.7% | 3,102 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Forsyth County | 251,283 | 91.8% | 4,531 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 95/100 |
| Hall County | 203,136 | 84.3% | 3,572 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Lumpkin County | 33,488 | 83.9% | 1,846 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 68/100 |
| Pickens County | 33,216 | 66.5% | 1,869 Mbps | 6 | B- | 71/100 |
| Gilmer County | 31,353 | 73.7% | 2,120 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Fannin County | 25,319 | 70.7% | 1,758 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 48/100 |
Internet in Dawson County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Dawson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawsonville | 31,863 | 78.9% | 2,122 Mbps | 7 | B | 78/100 |
| Barrettsville | 871 | 3.2% | 1,589 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 81/100 |
| Emma | 752 | 86.4% | 2,137 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 70/100 |
| Juno | 202 | 100.0% | 2,446 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
ZIP codes in Dawson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30534 (Dawsonville) | 31,081 | 73.9% | 1,799 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dawson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Dawson County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Etc Now | 2,500 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| TDS | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Dawson County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Dawson County Internet Providers
Based on 262 reviews from Georgia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Dawson County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.72 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Georgia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 40.1% coverage in Dawson County.
At a national level, based on 4766 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 Dawson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dawson County, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson County Overall | Georgia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Etc Now | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream |  (2) | (30) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dawson County
Based on data reported by Dawson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dawson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,923 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson County Speed | Georgia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Etc Now | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (2) | (30) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dawson County?
Of the providers in Dawson County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dawson County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.39 out of 5 for price, which is lower 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 Dawson County, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dawson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson County Affordability | Georgia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Etc Now | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (2) | (30) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Dawson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
Point Broadband Fiber in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 51.6% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,414 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 35.4% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,414 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dawson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Etc Now Fiber in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Etc Now offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Etc Now Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
171 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 171 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
Windstream Cable in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Cable service to 77.1% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Windstream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
40.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,923 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 40.1% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,923 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 229 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Dawson County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dawson County?
Windstream DSL in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
131 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 92.8% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 131 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dawson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 6.4% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dawson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 6.4% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dawson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Dawson County, GA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 4.6% of Dawson County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Georgia
Customer Reviews
A Dawsonville, GA Customer
Windstream DSL
April 22, 2026 Our internet provider is fine. It does seem we have frequent outages. I'm not sure if it's because we live closer to the mountains or if it's something else. We're on a discount program so am thankful for that. It seems the service has improved over the years as we had more outages and issues when we originally started with Windstream. There aren't many options for other providers in the area so am thankful we have the service but there is room for improvment in general.
A Dawsonville, GA Customer
Windstream DSL
April 05, 2026 Windstream has been pretty frustrating overall. The internet is often unreliable, with random outages and slow speeds even though I’m paying for a higher-tier plan. Customer service had been mixed. Sometimes they have been able to help, but sometimes it takes a long time. I’ve stuck with them because there aren’t any other options in my area, but I wouldn’t recommend them if you have a choice.
A Dawsonville, GA Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 05, 2023 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dawson 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 Dawson County is AT&T.
- 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 Dawson County is AT&T.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dawson County, available to 96.7% 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.