Fort Valley, Georgia Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Fort Valley, 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 Fort Valley 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
1Hargray Communications GroupCable, Fiber1000 Mbps50 Mbps49.3%
2ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
3HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Fort Valley of 1.38 Mbps are slower than the Peach County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Georgia.

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Fort Valley Internet Access Facts

  • There are 3 residential internet providers in Fort Valley, GA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Fort Valley is 72% slower than the average in Georgia and 74.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 40.1% of the Peach County population

  • The average internet download speed in Fort Valley is 8.34 Mbps based upon 11592 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 50.2% of the Fort Valley population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 2.1% of Fort Valley residents

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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 Fort Valley 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 Hargray Communications Group as the top provider for Fort Valley, Georgia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Fort Valley?

Hargray Communications Group with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fort Valley.

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

The following zip codes were used: 31008 and 31030

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Fort Valley internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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How do the internet speeds in Fort Valley compare to other cities in Georgia?

Click through to see how the Fort Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Albany, Blue Ridge, Douglas, Hazlehurst, Montgomery, Watkinsville, Winder

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Fort Valley - Hargray Communications Group.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

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

Hargray Communications Group provides broadband internet service to 49.3% of Fort Valley.




Fort Valley 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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