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As the central hub of a number of Texas suburbs, Athens is a busy city of over 12,000 people. There are many successful businesses in the area, including shopping and hospitality businesses that depend heavily on high speed Internet. Whether you need residential Internet service or a commercial plan, Athens providers have a number of options to explore.
Perhaps one of the most reliable options in Athens is CenturyLink. Through CenturyLink, those living in the Athens area can choose from DSL or fiber optic service. The coverage area stretches to Crescent Heights in the north, Pickens in the west, Farm to Market 59 in the east, and Bois D'Arc in the south.
Suddenlink Communications is the other main high speed Internet option in the city of Athens. This company offers cable plans with a max download speed of 25 Mbps. Their range of plans makes it easy to find options that accommodate your budget and usage needs.
Optimum offers internet at speeds up to 940 Mbps
Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps
Earthlink Home Internet offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps
Texas CellNet Inc. offers internet at speeds up to 30 Mbps
| Provider | Type | Download speeds |
User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | Fiber | 940 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| CenturyLink | DSL | 20 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
| Viasat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
| Earthlink Home Internet | LTE Home | 100 Mbps | N/A |
| Gower.net | Fixed Wireless | 2 Mbps | N/A |
| Texas CellNet Inc. | Fixed Wireless | 30 Mbps | N/A |
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
DSL:
DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.
Cable:
Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.
Satellite:
Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.
Fiber:
Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.
