Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Mediacom Prime Internet 100 Read full review | $20 | 100Mbps | $14 |
Sparklight Connect 300 Read full review | $40 | 300Mbps | $13 (optional) |
AT&T Fiber Read full review | $55 | 300Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 72-245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Valdosta depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Valdosta internet providers, such as Mediacom, may offer lower introductory pricing for a limited time. Many, including AT&T Fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of deals, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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AT&T Internet 5000 Read full review | $250 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Internet 2000 Read full review | $150 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Internet 1000 Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Mediacom Prime Internet 1 Gig Read full review | $65 | 1,000Mbps | 50Mbps | 3TB | Cable |
Sparklight Connect Gig Read full review | $70 | 940Mbps | 50Mbps | 5TB soft cap | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $80 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 85-1,000Mbps | 50-75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from FCC.gov.
It doesn’t end there: We use the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Valdosta?
AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Valdosta. As the area’s sole fiber provider, AT&T Fiber is the only Valdosta ISP to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds and the reliability of a 100% fiber-optic connection. AT&T Fiber also includes free equipment rental and unlimited data, benefits that aren’t available from the competing wired internet providers in the area, Mediacom and Sparklight.
Is fiber internet available in Valdosta?
According to recent FCC data, fiber internet service is available to just under 25% of Valdosta households. Serviceability is greatest in the Hallmark Heights and Woodgate communities, although fiber internet can be found in random neighborhoods throughout Valdosta. AT&T Fiber is the area’s only fiber internet service provider.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Valdosta?
Mediacom has the lowest introductory rate for home internet in Valdosta at $20 monthly for download speeds up to 100Mbps. Mediacom’s gigabit plan is also competitively priced at $65 a month, $15 lower than gig service from AT&T Fiber. It is worth noting that Mediacom internet plans come with a data cap and a $14 monthly fee (not optional) for modem rental.
Which internet provider in Valdosta offers the fastest plan?
AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet plan in Valdosta with speeds up to 5,000Mbps, around five times faster than the fastest speeds from other local ISPs. As a fiber internet provider, AT&T Fiber has the advantage of delivering symmetrical upload and download speeds, so its fastest plan comes with max download and upload speeds of 5,000Mbps.
Source: cnet.com