Internet providers in Madison, AL

Internet in Madison

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

Madison Residential Internet Coverage

The medium size city of Madison is the tenth largest community in Alabama. Homes there are among the most expensive in Alabama. The white-collar workforce has jobs primarily in management, office support and engineering. The family-friendly area is also home to highly educated individuals who expect the same of their children. They're also wealthy and ethnically diverse, with whites and African-Americans making up the majority of the population. Madison residents place little value on high-speed internet. Only 39% of the community can access such services, compared with 77% of Alabama.

Cable internet users have several options. WOW! provides cable internet to 99% of the area. Between the Tennessee River and Rte. 72, Mediacom reaches 34% of homes with cable internet. In that same area, Xfinity offers cable internet to 9% of residents. DSL is provided solely by AT&T, which reaches 94% of residents.

In addition to the services offered to residents, businesses in Madison are beginning to have access to fiber optics. Currently, Level 3 Communications reaches 6% of commercial users.

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Average download speed
223.47 Mbps

Average upload speed
95.11 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
30.01 ms

Average jitter
7.87 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Madison?

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

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Summary of Madison 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
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
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Google Fiber	Fiber	8000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Google Fiber
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
Advanced Broadband	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Advanced Broadband