Who is our top ranked provider in Nelson GA? [Updated]

Nelson, GA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Nelson, GA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Nelson by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Telephone and Data Systems	DSL	100 Mbps	15 Mbps	99.7%
2	Ellijay	Cable	150 Mbps	20 Mbps	49.7%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Nelson GA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Nelson which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Nelson are compared to Cherokee County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Georgia overall?
Average download speeds in Nelson of 5.43 Mbps are slower than the Cherokee County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Georgia.

Nelson Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Nelson is 81.1% slower than the Cherokee County average and 83.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Nelson is 1.04 Mbps. This is 84.7% slower than the Cherokee County average and 91% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.2% of Cherokee County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 70.7% of Cherokee County residents
The average internet download speed in Cherokee County is 28.68 Mbps based upon 889200 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Nelson is 81.8% slower than the average in Georgia and 83.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Nelson residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Telephone and Data Systems as the top provider for Nelson, Georgia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Nelson?

Ellijay with a download speed of 150 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Nelson.

How do the internet speeds in Nelson compare to other cities in Georgia?

Click through to see how the Nelson broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Hartwell, Ivey, Lavonia, Lumber City, Porterdale, St Marys, Young Harris

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Nelson, Georgia?

Telephone and Data Systems provides broadband internet service to 99.7% of Nelson.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Nelson, GA residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Nelson, Georgia?

The following zip codes were used: 30107, 30143, 30151 and 30177

Nelson Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.