Additional Broadband Resources

State Broadband Strategy

GTA leads the creation and continual update of the statewide broadband services deployment plan and recommendations for the promotion and implementation of broadband services.

Georgia Broadband Annual Reports

Federal Communications Commission Broadband Map

This map provides a visualization of the residential fixed broadband deployment data collected on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Form 477. Facilities-based providers of broadband service report Form 477 data in June and December annually. Providers report fixed-broadband deployment data at the census block level, using 2010 Census blocks currently. Providers may not offer service to every home in every block in which they report service. For an entire census block to be deemed served, only one location in the census block needs to served by 25 megabits per second in the downstream direction and at least 3 megabits per second in the upstream direction (25/3 broadband).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is broadband?

    A wired or wireless terrestrial service that consists of the capability to transmit at a rate of not less than 25 megabits (Mbps) per second in the downstream direction and at least 3 Mbps per second in the upstream direction to end users.

  • What is an unserved area?

    Any residence, dwelling, home, business, or building that does not have wired or wireless terrestrial internet service capable of achieving the minimum speed tiers of 25 megabits (Mbps) per second in the downstream direction and at least 3 Mbps per second in the upstream, 25/3 Mbps, is considered unserved.

  • Who can provide broadband services in Georgia?

    Communications service provider companies, electric membership cooperatives (EMC), public utility providers, or any other entity that builds or owns a broadband network project can provide broadband service.

  • How does GTA help?

    We coordinate the establishment and administration of programs to increase economic, educational, and social opportunities for citizens and businesses through broadband services.

    According to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA), GTA:

    • "Creates a written statewide broadband services deployment plan and recommendations for the promotion and implementation of broadband services." (OCGA § 50-40-2 [a.1])
    • "Provides technical support and advisory assistance to state agencies in developing grant, designation, and other programs to promote the deployment of broadband services." (OCGA § 50-40-2 [a.2])
    • "Performs periodic analysis in conjunction with the State Properties Commission (SPC) of any state assets that may be leased or otherwise utilized for broadband services deployment." (OCGA § 50-40-2 [a.3])
    • "Coordinates between state agencies, local governments, industry representatives, community organizations, and other persons that control access to resources, such as facilities and rights of way, that apply for or receive federal funds for the deployment of broadband services and that promote economic and community development." (OCGA § 50-40-2 [a.4])
    • "Submits an annual report to the general assembly and the governor on the deployment of broadband services." (OCGA § 50-40-2 [b])