In Athens there are 8 residential internet providers covering 52.64% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 248 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.
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8 Internet Service Providers in Athens
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Athens
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Internet service is available in 52.64% of Athens. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is 318 HighSpeed. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
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 248 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.45% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Athens, and slower in the east areas of the city.
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, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.85% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 47.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 47.36% 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: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (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 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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.
Sparklight Cable in Athens, LA
Sparklight cable coverage
About 4.10%, or 49 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Athens area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Sparklight 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
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 34.06%, or 407 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, northwest, east, south, central, and southwest 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 a small portion of Athens.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average 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 below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, 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 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 20.00%, or 239 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, and northwest Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 20.00%, or 239 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, and northwest 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 fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
318 HighSpeed Fixed Wireless in Athens, LA
318 HighSpeed fixed wireless coverage
About 13.89%, or 166 people, have 318 HighSpeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, and northwest Athens area. 318 HighSpeed is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
318 HighSpeed fixed wireless download speeds
318 HighSpeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, 318 HighSpeed fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from 318 HighSpeed goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
318 HighSpeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 318 HighSpeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, 318 HighSpeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. 318 HighSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, LA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.44%, or 53 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southeast Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 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 Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Athens are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 248 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 52.64% 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Old Athens, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marsalis, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aycock, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Homer, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hurricane, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sugarcreek, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gibsland, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sibley, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pratt, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Point Roberts, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eldon, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Robie Creek, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cotton Valley, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Enterprise, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Deer Creek, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delight, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Natural Bridge Station, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Hope, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds