Best Internet Providers in Newton County, GA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Newton County, GA
Newton County has 6 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Newton County.
Ranks compare Newton County with the 159 Georgia counties.
The Best Internet in Newton County, GA at a Glance
Newton County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Newton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newton County, GA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Newton County based on 275 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.
or call 1-877-411-1381
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Newton County?
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 Newton County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable 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
How Newton County Compares to the Rest of Georgia
Newton County's report card score is tied 32nd of 159 and its connectivity index is tied 13th of 159.
| Measure | Newton County | Rank among Georgia counties | Georgia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 68.0% | Tied 119th of 159 | 80.4% | 71.5% | Lincoln County (99.7%) |
| Average top speed | 3,252 Mbps | 40th of 159 | 3,618 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Walker County (8,140 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | 17th of 159 | 7.5 | 7.1 | Muscogee County (9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 15th of 159 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Wheeler County (3.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 24th of 159 | 16% | 15% | Forsyth County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 15th of 159 | 96% | 96% | Forsyth County and Paulding County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 5th of 159 | 91% | 91% | Forsyth County (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 12th of 159 | 77% | 76% | Forsyth County (90%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | 18th of 159 | 81% | 81% | Forsyth County (93%) |
| Median household income | $81,482 | 30th of 159 | $88,744 | $93,246 | Forsyth County ($148,283) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 13th of 159 | 17% | 16% | Clarke County (33%) |
Fiber reaches 68.0% of homes in Newton County, against 80.4% across Georgia. Households in Newton County are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,482 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Newton County Compares to Its Neighbors
Newton County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Morgan County has the most homes with fiber (93.8%) and Walton County the fewest (71.0%); Newton County has 68.0%.
Map of Newton County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Newton County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County (this page) | 112,483 | 68.0% | 3,252 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 80/100 |
| Henry County | 240,712 | 86.9% | 3,741 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Walton County | 96,673 | 71.0% | 2,949 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 72/100 |
| Rockdale County | 93,570 | 78.0% | 4,241 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Butts County | 25,434 | 89.9% | 2,450 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 55/100 |
| Morgan County | 20,097 | 93.8% | 2,310 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 43/100 |
| Jasper County | 14,588 | 89.0% | 2,406 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 35/100 |
Internet in Newton County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Rocky Plains to 99.7% in Stewart; by ZIP code, from 27.6% in 30054 (Oxford) to 99.5% in 30055 (Mansfield). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Newton County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 90,324 | 72.1% | 3,437 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 81/100 |
| Oxford | 12,365 | 26.7% | 1,823 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Mansfield | 3,924 | 98.5% | 2,561 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Newborn | 1,946 | 80.3% | 1,799 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 42/100 |
| Porterdale | 1,803 | 59.9% | 3,403 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 80/100 |
| Rocky Plains | 1,258 | 0.0% | 1,986 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 91/100 |
| Stewart | 1,018 | 99.7% | 1,793 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Alcovy | 807 | 95.4% | 1,229 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 59/100 |
| Starrsville | 515 | 89.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 80/100 |
| Worthville | 85 | 76.5% | 2,859 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 59/100 |
ZIP codes in Newton County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30016 (Covington) | 57,962 | 69.8% | 3,587 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 85/100 |
| 30014 (Covington) | 39,555 | 74.3% | 3,053 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 72/100 |
| 30054 (Oxford) | 12,465 | 27.6% | 1,912 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 66/100 |
| 30055 (Mansfield) | 3,979 | 99.5% | 2,678 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 51/100 |
| 30070 (Porterdale) | 209 | 25.4% | 2,014 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newton County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Newton County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Newton County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Newton County Internet Providers
Based on 275 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Newton County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.51 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 55.4% coverage in Newton County.
At a national level, based on 6552 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 Newton County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newton County, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Overall | Georgia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newton County
Based on data reported by Newton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Newton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,692 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Speed | Georgia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newton County?
Of the providers in Newton County, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newton County 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.
Spectrum is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.19 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Newton County, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton County Affordability | Georgia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Newton County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
EarthLink Fiber in Newton County, GA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,414 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 59.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,414 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 Newton County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Newton County, GA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,414 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 59.2% of Newton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,414 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 Newton County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Newton County, GA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.6% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newton County, GA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
193 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 193 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newton County, GA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Newton County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newton County, GA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Newton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newton County, GA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Newton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
Spectrum Cable in Newton County, GA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 71.7% of Newton County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Newton County, GA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,722 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 55.0% of Newton County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,722 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 175 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Newton County?
EarthLink DSL in Newton County, GA
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.6% of Newton County homes. Across the county, 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Newton County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Newton County, GA
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.6% of Newton County homes. Across the county, 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Newton County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Georgia
Customer Reviews
Mike C.
AT&T Fiber
June 16, 2024 Those stats for Newton county are wrong, providers lying. old copper DSL Fiber down main primary roads only all rural areas/roads no fiber says not planned near future so 85-90% AT&T areas are sill 25mb DSL only where there is cable is down more often than not most the east, southern areas of the county bad or no services of Internet other than wireless or satellite which is not great and expensive.
A Covington, GA Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 24, 2023 Our internet is great. The speed is perfect for streaming tv, watching movies, working, gaming and whatever else we need. We even have some smart devices and plugs that access our internet. Service is very reliable and a reasonable price.
Rhonda M
Spectrum Cable
April 28, 2023 Spectrum is a good internet provider. Their speeds are pretty good. I usually do not have any problems. The weather doesn't seem to affect my internet most times. If we do lose service it is back within a very reasonable time.
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
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Newton 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 Newton County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Newton County is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Newton County, available to 98.0% 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.