5 Best Internet Providers in Powder Springs, GA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs, GA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Powder Springs based on Georgia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Powder Springs, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 99.86% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Powder Springs

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Powder Springs Internet Providers

Based on 194 reviews from Georgia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Powder Springs residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Georgia, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Powder Springs.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Powder Springs?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 Powder Springs

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Powder Springs

Based on data reported by Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,902 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Powder Springs?

Georgia customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.17 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Powder Springs customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Powder Springs

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

Powder Springs ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Powder Springs	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Powder Springs that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	81.33%	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.	4,295 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 Powder Springs.	7.8	7.1	6.8

 

Powder Springs Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Powder Springs	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.	3.0	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.	19%	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.	98%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	85%	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.	85%	76%	76%

Powder Springs ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Powder Springs is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Powder Springs is high with a score of 89 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Powder Springs have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Powder Springs 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.

95% of Powder Springs households have an internet connection despite having 99.92% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs?

How Much Speed does a Powder Springs Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Powder Springs is 3.0, which is larger than the Georgia average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Powder Springs's average household income is $111,886 which is much higher than the Georgia average of $85,989 and much 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.

Powder Springs also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Georgia average of 17%. Additionally, 19% 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 Powder Springs has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Powder Springs households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Powder Springs?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Powder Springs?

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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs's B+ ISP Report Card and 89 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.