In Gilmer County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.38% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,548 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Gilmer County
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 Gilmer County are not shown.
Gilmer County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.38% of Gilmer County. 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 Etc Now. Now you can call companies in Gilmer County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gilmer County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gilmer County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gilmer County home can get up to 1,548 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 36.46% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gilmer County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Gilmer County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gilmer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gilmer County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.37% of Gilmer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.77% of the county.
- 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 Gilmer County homes.
Internet Market Health in Gilmer County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Gilmer County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Gilmer County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Gilmer County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Gilmer County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gilmer County, along with details on where in Gilmer County and at what speeds.
Etc Now Cable in Gilmer County, GA
Etc Now cable coverage
About 90.79%, or 28,466 people, have Etc Now cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilmer County area. Etc Now is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gilmer County.
Etc Now cable download speeds
Etc Now is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Etc Now cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from Etc Now goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gilmer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Etc Now cable upload speeds
In Gilmer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Etc Now cable. Compared to other ISPs, Etc Now is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gilmer County cable providers. Etc Now offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Etc Now Fiber in Gilmer County, GA
Etc Now fiber coverage
About 68.37%, or 21,435 people, have Etc Now fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilmer County area. Etc Now is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gilmer County.
Etc Now fiber download speeds
Etc Now is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Etc Now fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from Etc Now goes up to 2,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilmer County customers is up to 1,800 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Etc Now fiber upload speeds
In Gilmer County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Etc Now fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Etc Now is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Gilmer County fiber providers. Etc Now offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 2,500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Etc Now customers can get speeds up to 1,800 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Etc Now DSL in Gilmer County, GA
Etc Now DSL coverage
About 60.23%, or 18,885 people, have Etc Now DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilmer County area. Etc Now is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gilmer County.
Etc Now DSL download speeds
Etc Now is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Etc Now DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from Etc Now goes up to 80 Mbps, and all Gilmer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etc Now DSL upload speeds
In Gilmer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Etc Now DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Etc Now is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Gilmer County DSL providers. Etc Now offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 8.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Gilmer County, GA
TDS DSL coverage
About 3.40%, or 1,066 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Gilmer County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gilmer County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilmer County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Gilmer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gilmer County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Gilmer County, GA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 2.13%, or 668 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, south, and southwest Gilmer County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gilmer County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilmer County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Gilmer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Gilmer County DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 32 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Gilmer County, GA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.86%, or 584 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Gilmer County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gilmer County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gilmer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Gilmer County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gilmer County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gilmer County, GA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.10%, or 28,249 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County.
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 Gilmer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilmer County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilmer County 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 above average compared to other Gilmer County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County 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 13 Mbps.
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- 59.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gilmer County, GA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 50.73%, or 15,904 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilmer County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gilmer County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilmer County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gilmer County, GA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 50.73%, or 15,904 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilmer County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County 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 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gilmer County, GA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 9.23%, or 2,893 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilmer County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilmer County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilmer County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Gilmer County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilmer County 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 the fastest compared to other Gilmer County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilmer County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Gilmer County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gilmer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Gilmer County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Internet speeds in Gilmer County are much slower versus the average speeds in Georgia: 4,127 Mbps in Georgia versus 1,548 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Georgia is 98.63% versus 99.38% in Gilmer County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gilmer County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Murray County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lumpkin County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- White County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Habersham County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stephens County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oconee County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anderson County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lawrence County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rhea County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ray County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Quebradillas Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds