9 Best Internet Providers in Spalding County, GA

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

AT&T is the best internet provider in Spalding County 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 Spalding County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 93.84% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Spalding County

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

Based on 244 reviews from Georgia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Spalding County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Georgia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 5.8% coverage in Spalding County.

At a national level, based on 5891 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 Spalding County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Spalding County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Conexon Connect	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	City of Griffin	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Public Service Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Spalding County

Based on data reported by Spalding County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Spalding County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,702 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 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 Spalding County?

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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Spalding County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Spalding County

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

Spalding County ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Spalding County	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Spalding County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.05%	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.	3,393 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 Spalding County.	7.5	7.1	6.8

 

Spalding County Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Spalding 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.	2.6	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.	91%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	65%	76%	76%

Spalding County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Spalding County is A-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Spalding County is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Spalding County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Spalding 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.

85% of Spalding County households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Spalding 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 Spalding County?

How Much Speed does a Spalding County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Spalding County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Georgia average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Spalding County's average household income is $60,957 which is lower than the Georgia average of $85,989 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Spalding County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 Spalding County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Spalding County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Spalding County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Spalding County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spalding County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spalding County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Spalding 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 Spalding County is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 Spalding County is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Spalding 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 Spalding County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Spalding 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 Spalding County's A- ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.