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

Hiawassee, 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 Hiawassee, 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 Hiawassee 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	Windstream	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	93.2%
2	Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	77.2%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee are compared to Towns County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Georgia overall?
Average download speeds in Hiawassee of 35.34 Mbps are faster than the Towns County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Georgia.

Hiawassee Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 97.9% of the Towns County population
The average internet download speed in Hiawassee is 35.34 Mbps based upon 12424 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Hiawassee population
Fiber optic internet is available to 92.0% of Hiawassee residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Hiawassee, GA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Hiawassee is 28.2% faster than the Towns County average and 9.1% faster 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 Hiawassee 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 Windstream as the top provider for Hiawassee, Georgia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hiawassee?

Windstream and Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Hiawassee.

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

The following zip codes were used: 30546

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Hiawassee broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Hazlehurst, Lincolnton, Lithonia, Madison, Porterdale, Toccoa, Walnut Grove

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Hiawassee - Windstream and Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership.

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 Hiawassee, Georgia?

Windstream provides broadband internet service to 93.2% of Hiawassee.

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.

Hiawassee 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.