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

Best Oglethorpe Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Oglethorpe, 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 Oglethorpe 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	200 Mbps	200 Mbps	94.4%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Oglethorpe compare to Macon County? The average speed in Oglethorpe is 15.44 Mbps which is faster than Macon County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Georgia average of 29.76 Mbps.

Oglethorpe Internet Access Facts

There are 3 residential internet providers in Oglethorpe, GA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Oglethorpe is 48.1% slower than the average in Georgia and 52.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 85.7% of the Macon County population
The average internet download speed in Oglethorpe is 15.44 Mbps based upon 984 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Oglethorpe population
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.1% of Oglethorpe residents

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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe, Georgia.

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

Click through to see how the Oglethorpe broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Calhoun, Dallas, Dutch Island, Oakwood, Pine Mountain, Rossville, Unionville

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 Oglethorpe, Georgia?

The following zip codes were used: 31068

Who has the fastest internet service in Oglethorpe?

Windstream with a download speed of 200 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Oglethorpe.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Oglethorpe - Windstream.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Oglethorpe 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.