9 Best Internet Providers in Lumpkin County, GA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County, GA?

Trailwave is the best internet provider in Lumpkin County based on Georgia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Trailwave had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lumpkin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Trailwave is an option for 4.76% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lumpkin County

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

Based on 226 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Trailwave is the best internet service provider for Lumpkin County residents. Trailwave was rated at an average of 5.00 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 5.1% coverage in Lumpkin County.

At a national level, based on 4245 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Etc Now is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lumpkin County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Trailwave. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Etc Now 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 Lumpkin County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Etc Now	2,500 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Trailwave	1,000 Mbps
	Point Broadband	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 Lumpkin County

Based on data reported by Lumpkin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Etc Now. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Lumpkin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 Trailwave. This indicates Trailwave reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lumpkin County?

Georgia customers rate Trailwave 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.

Trailwave received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lumpkin County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lumpkin County

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

Lumpkin County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Lumpkin County	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lumpkin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	82.95%	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.	1,726 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 Lumpkin County.	6.1	7.1	6.8

 

Lumpkin County Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lumpkin 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.	2.9	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.	10%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	75%	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.	81%	76%	76%

Lumpkin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lumpkin County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lumpkin County is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lumpkin County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lumpkin 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.

90% of Lumpkin County households have an internet connection despite having 93.32% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County?

How Much Speed does a Lumpkin County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lumpkin County is 2.9, which is larger than the Georgia average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lumpkin County's average household income is $72,837 which is about average for the Georgia average of $85,989 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Lumpkin County also has 29% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Georgia average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Lumpkin County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lumpkin County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lumpkin County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County is Trailwave.
• The fastest internet provider should be Etc Now. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Trailwave may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Lumpkin County is Trailwave.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Windstream has the broadest coverage in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin County's B ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.