Best Sugar Hill Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Sugar Hill, 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 Sugar Hill 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 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 94.1% |
2 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.9% |
3 | Compass Broadband Network | wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 69.8% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill 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 Sugar Hill compare to Gwinnett County? The average speed in Sugar Hill is 75.84 Mbps which is faster than Gwinnett County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Georgia average of 29.76 Mbps.
Sugar Hill Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Sugar Hill is 146.3% faster than the Gwinnett County average and 134.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Sugar Hill is 15.09 Mbps. This is 58.2% faster than the Gwinnett County average and 30.1% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of Gwinnett County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 77.8% of Gwinnett County residents
The average internet download speed in Gwinnett County is 30.79 Mbps based upon 2742528 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Sugar Hill is 154.8% faster than the average in Georgia and 134.1% 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 Sugar Hill 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 AT&T as the top provider for Sugar Hill, Georgia.
How do the internet speeds in Sugar Hill compare to other cities in Georgia?
Click through to see how the Sugar Hill broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cedartown, Chester, Decatur, Folkston, Hiawassee, Lookout Mountain, Tyrone
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 Sugar Hill, Georgia?
The following zip codes were used: 30024 and 30518
Who has the fastest internet service in Sugar Hill?
AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Sugar Hill.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Sugar Hill - AT&T.
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.
Sugar Hill 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.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages