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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Alabama
AT&T and Spectrum are Alabama's most common internet providers, although they're mainly around the major cities. AT&T's peak fiber speeds reach 5,000Mbps, and Spectrum's highest speeds top out at 1,000Mbps. Xfinity's cable internet coverage isn't quite as extensive, bleeding in from Atlanta and extending to Huntsville, Florence, and Tuscaloosa. Verizon, Brightspeed, and WOW! Internet are also available, but if you can't get wired internet, T-Mobile's fixed wireless internet is your best bet over satellite.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Alabama.
That ranks Alabama 25th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
25th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$74.10 average price per payment for internet, per household
87.6% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
5,024,279 people
2.46 average people per household
$51,069 average income per household
42 average age per household
50% of population employed
6% lower than national average
Ranked 47th nationally
27% higher than national average
Ranked 24th nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 26th nationally
8% lower than national average
Ranked 44th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Alabama
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 300.96 Mbps | 225.08 Mbps | 60.99% | View Plans for Google Fiber |
| Point Broadband | 265.94 Mbps | 209.38 Mbps | 49.5% | |
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | 265.6 Mbps | 223.39 Mbps | 41.2% | |
| AT&T | 242.82 Mbps | 201.84 Mbps | 37.48% | |
| Spectrum | 241.45 Mbps | 24.94 Mbps | 47.18% | View Plans for Spectrum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 235.05 Mbps | 98.4% | 97.69% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.37% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 55.33 Mbps | 33.68% | 59.25% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 3589.01 Mbps | 89.09% | 49.29% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 92.46 Mbps | 24.25% | 67.5% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1656.87 Mbps | 92.52% | 60.1% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 369.62 Mbps | 97.37% | 49.54% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Alabama
Cities in Alabama with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 291.45 Mbps | 71.14 Mbps | 54% | Spectrum |
| Hartselle | 284.63 Mbps | 169.78 Mbps | 30% | AT&T |
| Helena | 280.5 Mbps | 155.85 Mbps | 83% | AT&T |
| Chelsea | 272.61 Mbps | 198.2 Mbps | 75% | AT&T |
| Hoover | 266.7 Mbps | 145.06 Mbps | 79% | Spectrum |
| Bessemer | 265.55 Mbps | 70.75 Mbps | 77% | Spectrum |
| Athens | 265.01 Mbps | 119.38 Mbps | 55% | AT&T |
| Huntsville | 259.57 Mbps | 148.06 Mbps | 71% | Google Fiber |
Northport is the best city in Alabama for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Hartselle and Helena also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Alabama
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 200,431 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Huntsville | 215,025 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Clay | 10,315 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Irondale | 13,455 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Argo | 4,416 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Athens | 26,179 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Leeds | 12,292 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Moody | 13,235 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Birmingham is the most internet-connected city in Alabama. Birmingham makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Birmingham's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Huntsville and Clay also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Alabama
Huntsville
Population: 215,025
Median income: $84,951
273.74 Mbps
avg. download speed
159.71 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Birmingham
Population: 200,431
Median income: $56,213
196.82 Mbps
avg. download speed
67.25 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Montgomery
Population: 199,819
Median income: $54,884
228.32 Mbps
avg. download speed
42.16 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
