Best Internet Providers in Gainesville, GA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gainesville, GA
Gainesville has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gainesville.
Ranks compare Gainesville with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gainesville, GA at a Glance
Gainesville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
Point Broadband
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Fiber
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 Gainesville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gainesville, GA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gainesville based on 276 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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
How Gainesville Compares to Places Its Size
Gainesville's report card score is tied 87th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 164th of 305.
| Measure | Gainesville | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Hall County | Georgia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 83.7% | 135th of 305 | 84.3% | 80.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,613 Mbps | 175th of 305 | 3,572 Mbps | 3,618 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 74th of 305 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 54th of 305 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 193rd of 305 | 13% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 187th of 305 | 96% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 234th of 305 | 76% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 257th of 305 | 78% | 81% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $81,641 | 188th of 305 | $84,039 | $88,744 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 15% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 83.7% of homes in Gainesville, against 84.3% across Hall County and 80.4% across Georgia. Households in Gainesville are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,641 (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 Gainesville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
EarthLink Fiber in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,837 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 65.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,837 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gainesville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,837 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 65.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,837 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Gainesville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Point Broadband Fiber in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 44.1% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,611 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,611 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 2,000, with an average of 510 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gainesville from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
Spectrum Cable in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 80.1% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
42.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,611 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 42.4% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,611 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 145 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Gainesville from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
EarthLink DSL in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 83.7% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gainesville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Gainesville, GA
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 83.7% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gainesville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gainesville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 78.8% of homes in 30501 to 95.3% in 30504. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gainesville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gainesville
How Gainesville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gainesville that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Flowery Branch has the most homes with fiber (92.7%) and Talmo the fewest (46.4%); Gainesville has 83.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville (this page) | 130,278 | 83.7% | 3,613 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Flowery Branch | 37,483 | 92.7% | 4,310 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 84/100 |
| Braselton | 19,368 | 74.1% | 2,827 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 89/100 |
| Oakwood | 9,485 | 90.9% | 4,301 Mbps | 9 | A- | 85/100 |
| Lula | 7,082 | 69.0% | 1,948 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Murrayville | 5,595 | 58.2% | 1,639 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 63/100 |
| Gillsville | 4,935 | 67.3% | 2,739 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Talmo | 2,354 | 46.4% | 2,607 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Chestatee | 1,227 | 56.6% | 3,697 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 83/100 |
| White Sulphur | 1,214 | 91.9% | 4,209 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 61/100 |
| Sunset Heights | 178 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gainesville?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Gainesville
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Gainesville. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Gainesville Internet Providers
Based on 276 reviews from Georgia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gainesville 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 3.40 out of 5 stars and 43.1% coverage in Gainesville.
At a national level, based on 6571 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 Gainesville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gainesville, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gainesville Overall | Georgia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | (0) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gainesville
Based on data reported by Gainesville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Gainesville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,244 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Gainesville Speed | Georgia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | (0) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gainesville?
Of the providers in Gainesville, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gainesville 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Gainesville, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gainesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Gainesville Affordability | Georgia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | (0) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Georgia
Customer Reviews
KW
Spectrum Cable
May 29, 2023 Our internet provider is decent enough for when you are starting out on your own. The price can be affordable when you have a fixed rate but the speed and connectivity are not the best. The main issue that I encounter multiple times a year is the outages. We usually never know the cause but it seems as the routers they give to customers are out of date.
A Georgia customer
Spectrum Cable
February 26, 2023 When combined with cable tv the rate is not too bad
A Oakwood, GA Customer
AT&T Fiber
February 01, 2026 I have a special price for the service. The price is $30.00 per month. I will be looking for black Friday deals again for the next year. I am satisfied with the service because I have fat internet.
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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Gainesville is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Gainesville, available to 98.3% 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.