7 Best Internet Providers in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA?

Google Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Sweet Auburn based on 206 Atlanta customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sweet Auburn, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sweet Auburn

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sweet Auburn Internet Providers

Based on 206 reviews from Atlanta internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Sweet Auburn residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Atlanta, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 51.2% coverage in Sweet Auburn.

At a national level, based on 4298 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sweet Auburn?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Google Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight 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 Sweet Auburn

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sparklight	7,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Google Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sweet Auburn

Based on data reported by Sweet Auburn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Sweet Auburn. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sweet Auburn?

Atlanta customers rate Google Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sweet Auburn customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Sweet Auburn

Sweet Auburn 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 neighborhood 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 Sweet Auburn below, including the metrics used and how Sweet Auburn compares to the rest of Atlanta and nation.

Sweet Auburn ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Sweet Auburn	Georgia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sweet Auburn that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	29.86%	85.26%	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.	3,683 Mbps	4,518 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 Sweet Auburn.	7.6	8.0	6.8

 

Sweet Auburn Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sweet Auburn	Georgia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.5	2.8	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.	28%	19%	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%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	93%	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.	80%	81%	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.	141%	82%	76%

Sweet Auburn ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sweet Auburn is B, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sweet Auburn is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sweet Auburn have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sweet Auburn ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

91% of Sweet Auburn households have an internet connection while having 56.91% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 141% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Sweet Auburn 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Sweet Auburn?

How Much Speed does a Sweet Auburn Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sweet Auburn is 1.5, which is smaller than the Atlanta average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sweet Auburn's average household income is $65,487 which is much lower than the Atlanta average of $99,213 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Sweet Auburn also has 52% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Atlanta average of 17%. Additionally, 28% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 19% of residents in Atlanta who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Sweet Auburn has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sweet Auburn households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sweet Auburn?

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 Sweet Auburn is Google Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Sweet Auburn is Google Fiber.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Sweet Auburn, 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 Sweet Auburn compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sweet Auburn 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 Sweet Auburn's B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.