Internet providers in Athens, AL

Internet in Athens

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Athens area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Athens Residential Internet Coverage

Just inside the northern border of Alabama sits the city of Athens, with a population of about 25,000 people. A variety of high speed Internet providers have set up shop in Athens, offering plenty of options to residents and businesses alike.

AT&T is a prominent and widespread option for Athens-area residents. High speed DSL and fiber optic are available in this region, and the fiber optic network has a max download speed of 1 Gbps. Coverage stretches to reach Lester in the north, Tanner in the south, Poplar Point in the west, and Capshaw in the east.

Only a few neighborhoods fall within the Xfinity service area. Coverage is available in eastern areas like Capshaw and Oakdale Acres.

One widespread cable option in Athens is Charter. The Charter network covers all of Athens, including O'Neal, Blackburn, and Pinedale Acres.

Mediacom offers similar coverage throughout Athens. The network stops short of Lester and Poplar Creek in the west.

Several southern Athens neighborhoods enjoy coverage from WOW! Covered neighborhoods include Tanner and Tanner Crossroads.

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Average download speed
173.07 Mbps

Average upload speed
66.68 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
25.35 ms

Average jitter
7.87 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Athens?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
WOW! - Award-winning customer service
Mediacom - Good for multiple users
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Xfinity - High speeds widely available

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Summary of Athens internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
WOW!	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for WOW!
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Ardmore Telephone Company	DSL	20 Mbps	N/A
Advanced Broadband	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Advanced Broadband