9 Best Internet Providers in Eatonton, GA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eatonton, GA?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Eatonton based on Georgia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Eatonton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 67.28% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Eatonton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Eatonton Internet Providers

Based on 182 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Eatonton residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.51 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TriCo Go wins for second-place in Georgia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 69.8% coverage in Eatonton.

At a national level, based on 3888 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, TriCo Go is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eatonton?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TriCo Go. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Eatonton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	TriCo Go	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eatonton

Based on data reported by Eatonton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Eatonton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,157 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eatonton?

Georgia customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TriCo Go is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Eatonton customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Eatonton

Eatonton 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 city 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 Eatonton below, including the metrics used and how Eatonton compares to the rest of Georgia and nation.

Eatonton ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Eatonton	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Eatonton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.18%	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.	2,474 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 Eatonton.	5.8	7.1	6.8

 

Eatonton Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Eatonton	Georgia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	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.	11%	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.	91%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	71%	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.	71%	76%	76%

Eatonton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Eatonton is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Eatonton is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Eatonton have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Eatonton ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

86% of Eatonton households have an internet connection despite having 99.65% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Eatonton 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 Cities Compare to Eatonton?

How Much Speed does a Eatonton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Eatonton is 2.3, which is smaller than the Georgia average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Eatonton's average household income is $71,139 which is about average for the Georgia average of $85,989 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Eatonton also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Georgia average of 17%. Additionally, 11% 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 Eatonton has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Eatonton households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Eatonton?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Eatonton?

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 Eatonton is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TriCo Go may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Eatonton is Spectrum.
• AT&T, EarthLink, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Eatonton, 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 Eatonton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Eatonton 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 Eatonton's B+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.