Atlanta, GA

Cable TV and internet in Atlanta, GA

When you’re living in A-Town, you can’t throw a rock without hitting somewhere that can get gig internet and massive channel lineups. Why not let your home join in the fun?

(WARNING: CableTV.com does not recommend you throw rocks at your own home. Or other people’s.)

What are the best TV and cable companies in Atlanta?

• DISH—DVR with 2,000 storage hours
• DIRECTV—DVR included with service
• AT&T U-verse—DVR included with service
• Xfinity—Cloud-accessible DVR
• Google Fiber TV—DVR with 500 storage hours

What are the best internet providers in Atlanta?

• AT&T—Up to 1,000 Mbps download speeds
• Xfinity—Up to 1,000 Mbps download speeds
• Google Fiber—Up to 1,000 Mbps download speeds
• Viasat—Up to 25 Mbps download speeds

DISH and DIRECTV are both satellite TV providers, and you can get them nearly anywhere in the US. But being common doesn’t mean they’re basic—both have tons of channels and excellent TV equipment. Just watch out for those two-year contracts.

But DISH and DIRECTV don’t offer internet plans. If you want to save a bit of cash with a bundle deal, consider getting your TV through your internet company.

AT&T, Xfinity, and Google Fiber all have both TV and super-fast internet plans. With download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, any of them can keep up with all the streams, online games, and large file downloads you can throw at them.

Cable TV and internet bundles in Atlanta

If you’re looking to save some money by getting your TV and internet through one company, AT&T and Xfinity are on the same page as you. Both will give you a discount when you bundle two services with them.

On the other hand, Google Fiber keeps its TV service on the DL. You can get Google Fiber TV only if you’re already signing up for internet, and there’s no discount for bundling. But Google Fiber at least throws in your first TV box for free.

Top TV and internet bundles in Atlanta

• AT&T—Save $10/mo.
• Xfinity—Save $20/mo.
• Google Fiber—Receive an included TV box

Most popular TV channels in Atlanta

Wondering what other TVs in Atlanta tune into? We’ve got the answers for you below.

Atlanta’s most popular TV channels

A special favorite of Atlanta’s is Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (also known as MBC or WKTB-CD5), a Korean-language program. Xfinity is the only Atlanta company advertising that it offers this channel, but you might find it hidden among the local channels of another service.

Another hard-to-find channel is beIN SPORTS. This scarce-as-hen’s-teeth network comes only in top-tier packages: AT&T U-verse U450, DISH America’s Top 250, and DIRECTV PREMIER. Xfinity decided not to be in the beIN SPORTS fanclub, apparently.

Excluding those two channels, here’s a list of the most affordable packages that offer Atlanta’s favorite networks.

TV packages featuring Atlanta’s most popular channels

Data as of 2/13/2020. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* for 12 months plus taxes. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Prices higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $9.99/mo. is extra & applies.
† for 12 months. With Autopay & Paperless Billing Discount.
‡ for 24. months. New customers only. All offers require 2-year commitment with early termination fee and eAutopay. Price includes Hopper Duo for qualifying customers.

You’ll get the best deal with DIRECTV’s XTRA package, but Xfinity’s Preferred package is only one cent and a handful of channels behind. You can save $20 per month on these Xfinity packages by bundling with an internet service.

Saving $20 per month is a mighty fine deal, if you ask us.

Atlanta sports coverage

Other cities have sports spread over lots of channels. But you live in Atlanta, where you can follow the local football, soccer, baseball, and basketball games on just three channels.

How to watch Atlanta sports

Data as of 2/13/20. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*/mo. for 12 mos plus taxes. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Prices higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $9.99/mo. is extra & applies.
‡ for 24. months. New customers only. All offers require 2-year commitment with early termination fee and eAutopay. Price includes Hopper Duo for qualifying customers.

You can find the Braves on FOX Sports South / Southeast. The United FC are on FOX Sports South / Southeast and the CW. NBA fans can find the Hawks on FOX Sports Southeast, and NFL fans can follow the Falcons on the CW.

The CW is an easy find. Even a TV antenna will hook you up with this local channel, which will scratch that football and basketball itch.

But providers don’t tend to list regional sports channels like FOX Sports Southeast in their lineups—and DISH simply doesn’t offer them after a dispute with FOX. But we can promise you you’ll find it on DIRECTV’s PREMIER package, so that’s the way to go if you want to follow the Braves and Hawks.

If you’re looking for your local channels, you’re in luck—Atlanta TV providers offer them on their smallest packages and up. Most of them don’t got enough gumption to advertise all the local channels available in the area, but there’s a likely chance you’ll get all your favorites in any package.

If you’re hankering for your favorite local channels, you’re safe going with an OTA antenna like the Mohu Leaf or one of the starter packages listed below:

• • AT&T U-verse U-family: $59.99/mo. for 12 months plus taxes.
  • DIRECTV SELECT­™: $59.99/mo.*
  • DISH America’s Top 120: $59.99/mo.‡
  • Xfinity Digital Starter: $69.95/mo.†

*/mo. for 12 mos plus taxes. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Prices higher in 2nd year.
‡ for 24. months. New customers only. All offers require 2-year commitment with early termination fee and eAutopay. Price includes Hopper Duo for qualifying customers.
† for 12 months. With Autopay & Paperless Billing Discount.

Find a provider store near you in Atlanta

Sure, you could call your telecom provider for help, but if you want the Southern hospitality you’re used to, it’s time to head down to your provider’s local store.