In Athens there are 14 residential internet providers covering 97.44% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,644 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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14 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 97.44% 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 Brightspeed. 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 1,644 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 65.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 central parts of Athens, and slower in the southeast 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.36% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.80% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.56% 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: 5.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 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 fixed wireless, fiber, 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 10 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 is doing quite well.
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.
Optimum Cable in Athens, TX
Optimum cable coverage
About 84.21%, or 16,080 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. 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
Brightspeed DSL in Athens, TX
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 83.66%, or 15,974 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Athens, TX
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 66.73%, or 12,741 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 1,967 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,967 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Athens, TX
Vyve Broadband fiber coverage
About 31.01%, or 5,921 people, have Vyve Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, northeast, east, north, southeast, and southwest Athens area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Vyve Broadband fiber download speeds
Vyve Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vyve Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Vyve Broadband 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
Vyve Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fiber providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Athens, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 26.17%, or 4,997 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, north, east, southwest, west, and northwest Athens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fiber providers. Spectrum 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 961 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.95%, or 18,130 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 most 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 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.5% 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 65.04%, or 12,418 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.7% 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 below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 5 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.56%, or 12,137 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. 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 a majority 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 below average. There are 2 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 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.9% up to 25.0 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 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.86%, or 4,173 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, southeast, south, north, east, west, and northwest Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. 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 below 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 15.17%, or 2,896 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, northwest, north, central, east, and west Athens area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Nextlink goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 297 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 74 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Conquest Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 6.21%, or 1,186 people, have Conquest Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southwest, north, and west Athens area. Conquest Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Conquest Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Conquest Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Conquest Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Conquest Wireless goes up to 175 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 175.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Conquest Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Conquest Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Conquest Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Conquest Wireless 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 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Conquest Wireless customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 63.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Point Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.59%, or 1,068 people, have Point Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Athens area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Point Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Point Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Point Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Point Broadband goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
One Ring Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 5.18%, or 990 people, have One Ring Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northeast, southeast, southwest, south, and central Athens area. One Ring Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
One Ring Networks fixed wireless download speeds
One Ring Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, One Ring Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from One Ring Networks goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
One Ring Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for One Ring Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, One Ring Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. One Ring Networks offers 3 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, One Ring Networks customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 1.0 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 Texas?
Internet speeds in Athens are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 1,644 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 97.44% 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.
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