In Putnam there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,306 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Putnam
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 Putnam are not shown.
Putnam 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Putnam. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Putnam with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Putnam?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Putnam.
Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam home can get up to 1,306 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 64.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.84% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Putnam.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Putnam, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Putnam?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.15% of Putnam homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 35.85%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Putnam homes.
Internet Market Health in Putnam
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Putnam 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 Putnam based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Putnam 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, Putnam homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. Putnam internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Putnam badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam, along with details on where in Putnam and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Putnam, GA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 159 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Putnam area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Putnam.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Putnam customers is up to 103 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Putnam 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 the fastest compared to other Putnam DSL providers. Windstream 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 Putnam is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.8% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 29.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Putnam, GA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 64.15%, or 102 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, west, south, and southwest Putnam area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Putnam.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Putnam customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Putnam download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Putnam, GA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 6.29%, or 10 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Putnam area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Putnam customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Putnam fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Putnam, GA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 6.29%, or 10 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Putnam area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Putnam customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Putnam fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Putnam Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Putnam compare to the rest of Georgia?
Internet speeds in Putnam are much slower versus the average speeds in Georgia: 4,127 Mbps in Georgia versus 1,306 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Georgia is 98.63% versus 100.00% in Putnam.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam 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
- Walls Crossing, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Doyle, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Draneville, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellaville, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Murrays Crossroads, GA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tazewell, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Crosse, GA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ideal, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Renfroe, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Coe, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cascade-Chipita Park, CO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cascade, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Casmalia, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Castle Hill, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Catuna, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Centre Grove, NJ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chacon, NM: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chambersburg, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charbonneau, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds