8 Best Internet Providers in Monroe County, GA

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

Conexon Connect is the best internet provider in Monroe County based on Georgia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Conexon Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Monroe County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Conexon Connect is an option for 80.55% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Monroe County

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

Based on 148 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Conexon Connect is the best internet service provider for Monroe County residents. Conexon Connect was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cox Communications wins for second-place in Georgia, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 14.6% coverage in Monroe County.

At a national level, based on 3426 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Conexon Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monroe County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Monroe County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Conexon Connect.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Monroe County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Conexon Connect	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Public Service Communications	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monroe County

Based on data reported by Monroe County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conexon Connect. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Monroe County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Conexon Connect. This indicates Conexon Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monroe County?

Georgia customers rate Conexon Connect 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.

Conexon Connect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Monroe County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Monroe County

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

Monroe County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Monroe County	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Monroe County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.78%	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.	2,086 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 Monroe County.	5.1	7.1	6.8

 

Monroe County Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Monroe 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.	2.7	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.	4%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	65%	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.	66%	76%	76%

Monroe County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Monroe County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Monroe County is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Monroe County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Monroe 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.

88% of Monroe County households have an internet connection despite having 99.59% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Monroe 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 Monroe County?

How Much Speed does a Monroe County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Monroe County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Georgia average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Monroe County's average household income is $87,555 which is higher than the Georgia average of $85,989 and higher than 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.

Monroe County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Georgia average of 17%. Additionally, 4% 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 Monroe County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Monroe County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?

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

To see how Monroe 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 Monroe County's B ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.