Internet Providers in Alabama
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Shopping for a new internet provider in Alabama? Whether you need clearer Alabama football video streams or you’re just looking for an upgrade, use our guide to choose between the best internet service providers in Alabama: AT&T, Viasat, and HughesNet.
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Find Your SpeedInternet Coverage in Alabama
14
providers available
100%
can access a broadband service
83%
of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps
76%
of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps
31%
of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps
State coverage by connection type
| Provider | Average Download Speed | Max Download Speed | Serviceability % | Connection Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | 863 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 26% | Cable, Fiber |
| Xfinity | 717 Mbps | 987 Mbps | 14% | Cable |
| Xtream powered by Mediacom | 564 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 13% | Cable |
| Windstream | 78 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 3% | DSL, Fiber |
| AT&T | 71 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 78% | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless |
| Viasat | 66 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 46% | Satellite |
| Frontier | 32 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 3% | DSL, Fiber |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 43% | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 25 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 19% | DSL, Fiber |
| Provider | Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Average Download Speed | 863 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 26% |
| Connection Types | Cable, Fiber |
| Provider | Xfinity |
| Average Download Speed | 717 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 987 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 14% |
| Connection Types | Cable |
| Provider | Xtream powered by Mediacom |
| Average Download Speed | 564 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 13% |
| Connection Types | Cable |
| Provider | Windstream |
| Average Download Speed | 78 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 3% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber |
| Provider | AT&T |
| Average Download Speed | 71 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 78% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless |
| Provider | Viasat |
| Average Download Speed | 66 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 46% |
| Connection Types | Satellite |
| Provider | Frontier |
| Average Download Speed | 32 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 115 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 3% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber |
| Provider | HughesNet |
| Average Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 43% |
| Connection Types | Satellite |
| Provider | CenturyLink |
| Average Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 19% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber |
Data Sourced: 08/05/22
Top Providers in Alabama
- Speeds up to 5 Gbps
- No contract required
- Save by bundling with TV
- Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- No hard data caps
- Available virtually anywhere
- Speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Built-in WiFi
- Available in rural areas
Alabama Internet at a Glance
Alabama has a good assortment of internet services, with three or more ISPs available to 89% of its residents, and two or more providers available to all residents (beating the national average). Alabama also touts an average download speed of 112 Mbps with 72% of the state covered with broadband internet, sitting below the national average of 127 Mbps and 82% coverage. To find the best internet service provider near you, Enter your zip code here.
Pros
3 or more ISPs available in major cities
Broadband widely available
Cons
Options drop sharply in rural areas
Fiber internet not available in most places
All Internet Providers in Alabama
| Provider | Starting Price | Max Download Speed | Data Caps | Check Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | $45 – $110* | 940 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Spectrum | $49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo. | 300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| WOW! | $24.99/mo.* | 1200 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Xfinity | $19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo. | 50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Xtream powered by Mediacom | $19.99/mo.* | 1000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Hargray | $55/mo. – $115/mo. | 50 Mbps – 1000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Buckeye Broadband | $19.99/mo.* | 1000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Windstream | $39.99/mo. | 1000Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| AT&T | $55/mo. – $80/mo. | 300 Mbps – 940 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Viasat | $64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo. | 25 Mbps – 150 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Frontier | $49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill | 5000 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| HughesNet | $44.99/mo. | 25 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| CenturyLink | $70/mo. | 940 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Provider | Sparklight |
|---|---|
| Starting Price | $45 – $110* |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Spectrum |
| Starting Price | $49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | WOW! |
| Starting Price | $24.99/mo.* |
| Max Download Speed | 1200 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Xfinity |
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Xtream powered by Mediacom |
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo.* |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Hargray |
| Starting Price | $55/mo. – $115/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 50 Mbps – 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Buckeye Broadband |
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo.* |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Windstream |
| Starting Price | $39.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 1000Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | AT&T |
| Starting Price | $55/mo. – $80/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 300 Mbps – 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Viasat |
| Starting Price | $64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 25 Mbps – 150 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Frontier |
| Starting Price | $49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill |
| Max Download Speed | 5000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | HughesNet |
| Starting Price | $44.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | CenturyLink |
| Starting Price | $70/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
FAQ
Alabama Internet FAQs
Alabama has multiple internet providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is AT&T internet.
There are 14 internet providers in Alabama. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.
AT&T offers the fastest internet in Alabama.
Yes. Multiple Alabama internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, AT&T offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore internet bundlesand more on HighSpeedOptions.
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