In Athens there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 959 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
4 Internet Service Providers in Athens
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Athens are not shown.
Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Athens is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Athens. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Athens above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Athens.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 959 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 30.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Athens, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.89% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 69.11% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Athens homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Athens badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Athens, West Athens, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 8,484 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Athens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Athens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Athens, West Athens, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.94%, or 8,224 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 37.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. AT&T offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Athens, West Athens, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 30.89%, or 2,621 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, southeast, northwest, west, south, and central Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Athens, West Athens, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 47.89%, or 4,063 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, north, central, west, southwest, and south Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of West Athens?
Internet speeds in Athens are comparable versus the average speeds in West Athens: 961 Mbps in West Athens versus 959 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in West Athens is 100.00% versus 100.00% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Westmont, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Rancho Domingues, Compton, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Willowbrook, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morningside Park, Inglewood, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alondra Park, Gardena, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lennox, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watts, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor Gateway, Gardena, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Bellmore, New York, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Darnall, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sudley, Manassas, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allied Gardens, San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Park, Irvine, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rolling Hills Ranch, Chula Vista, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast MacFarlane, Tampa, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds