6 Best Internet Providers in Gough, GA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Gough, 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 Gough, GA?

PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Gough based on 195 Georgia customer reviews, and PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gough, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Gough

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

Based on 195 reviews from Georgia internet customers, PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Gough residents. PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Georgia, with 4.09 out of 5 stars and 20.5% coverage in Gough.

At a national level, based on 4137 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gough?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative. 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 Gough

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	AT&T	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	1,000 Mbps
	PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative	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 Gough

Based on data reported by Gough ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Gough. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,181 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 PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative. This indicates PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gough?

Georgia customers rate PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative 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.

PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gough customers with an average price rating of 4.45 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Gough

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

Gough ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Gough	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gough that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.71%	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.	922 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 Gough.	3.7	7.1	6.8

 

Gough Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Gough	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.	15%	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.	97%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	34%	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.	36%	76%	76%

Gough ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Gough is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gough is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gough have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Gough 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.

79% of Gough households have an internet connection despite having 94.48% availability. 34% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 34% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 36% subscribe to it. A very low number of Gough 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 Gough?

How Much Speed does a Gough Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gough is 2.3, which is smaller than the Georgia average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gough's average household income is $54,728 which is much lower than the Georgia average of $85,989 and much lower than 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.

Gough also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Georgia average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Gough has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Gough households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gough?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gough?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gough?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gough?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Gough?

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 Gough is PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Gough is PLANTERS Telephone Cooperative.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gough, 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 Gough compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Gough 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 Gough's C- ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.