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Internet providers in | 35238 Birmingham, AL

1. Hughesnet
99% available in 35238
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

1. Hughesnet
99% available in 35238
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

1. Mint
Available in 35238
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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2. Visible
Available in 35238
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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3. T-Mobile
Available in 35238
Connection:
Mobile
T-Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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4. Verizon Wireless
Available in 35238
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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5. AT&T Wireless
Available in 35238
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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What’s a good internet speed?

Take our quiz to find out how much internet speed you need. Or use our internet speed test to test your current speeds.

0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

What is the best internet provider in Birmingham?

Internet Provider Types in Birmingham

Internet Speed Availability in Birmingham


3 Mbps

100%
Availability


10 Mbps

100%
Availability


25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%
35238
95%
Alabama
79%
USA

Birmingham Residential Internet Coverage

With dozens of neighborhoods, the city of Birmingham has a vibrant population that depends on consistent internet service for entertainment and work.

Through Centurylink Prism, residents of select Birmingham neighborhoods have access to fiber internet. The service area is limited to the eastern part of the city, reaching neighborhoods like Roebuck Springs, South East Lake, and Eastwood.

One of the most established service providers in Birmingham is AT&T. Between their DSL service and their fiber service, AT&T makes internet available to all of Birmingham, with service running from Hooper City in the north to Oxmoor in the south. AT&T is available as far west as Wylam and reaches the eastern neighborhood of Huffman.

Service provider CenturyLink has a reliable network in the eastern part of Birmingham that mirrors the map of Centurylink Prism. However, they also cover parts of central Birmingham, including Thomas, Acipco-Finley, and Smithfield.

Those on the far eastern edges of Birmingham can choose Windstream for their high-speed internet.

The Charter cable network reaches most parts of Birmingham, excluding certain central and northern neighborhoods. Some of the areas that fall outside of the company_s network include Collegeville, Norwood, Kingston, and Woodlawn.

Through Brighthouse Networks, residents in almost every part of Birmingham can access high-speed internet. Some parts in the southern half of Birmingham are not within the Brighthouse Networks service area, however.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Birmingham

Hughesnet offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

Summary of Birmingham internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Birmingham

ViaSat

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Steve L | 11-18-2019

Every time my internet would "Buffer" due to overcast, rain, or wind the spinning ball would lock up. All I could do is shut everything down and re-boot, may or may not start up my show on Netflix (I'm the only one at home). Would call up customer service, get put on hold for 20-45 minutes (their hoping I will hang up) I set my phone on hands free and read book. Very dissatisfied with the customer service.

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AT&T

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Amanda D | 07-29-2014

At first I had a lot of trouble with this company. I got talked into a much more expensive and troublesome plan(wifi) and almost had to pay a huge sum to fix their problems. I got a full credit and my bill is manageable again. Now everything runs smooth and I love the speed of my internet. I home school so the wifi is excellent for research etc.

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