Internet Service Providers in Alabama
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Alabama Internet Coverage & Availability in 2026
Alabama Internet Facts in 2026
Alabama's Internet Ranking
Alabama currently ranks 36th among states in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings of internet coverage, speed and availability.
Access to Wired or Fixed Wireless Broadband: 88%
This means that roughly in ten Alabama residents are not able to purchase an internet plan of at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Access to Wired Low-Priced Broadband Plan: 79.6%
This means that nearly two in ten residents are not able to purchase broadband at a price of $60/month or less (excluding promotions and government programs).
Access to Fiber-Optic Service: 57.1%
This means that four in ten residents are unable to purchase a fiber internet plan.
Number of Internet Providers in Alabama: 61
The U.S. has more than 2,877 internet service providers, with most covering very small areas. It is worth searching by zip code to see who is available in your town.
At BroadbandNow, we advocate for a definition of broadband internet to be at least 100 Mbps, as opposed to the FCC definition of 25 Mbps, which would be considered slow for many internet-intensive activities.
In Alabama, 80.8% of households have access to 1 Gbps wired or fixed wireless broadband, ranking 42th among all states.
2026 Alabama Broadband Market Analysis
Alabama ranks #36 nationwide (rising 3 spots from 2025) in BroadbandNow’s 2026 Best and Worst States for Broadband report, earning an overall grade of C+ (Score: 77.53/100). The state’s standing is anchored by fundamental prerequisite connectivity, with 88% of residents having access to basic wired or fixed wireless broadband and 79.6% covered by affordable low-priced plans. Physical network architecture across the state features a 57.1% fiber-optic availability rate, which directly influences overall consumer reliability and quality scores.
In our evaluation of over 160 million speed tests, Alabama demonstrated network responsiveness with a median round-trip latency of 34.44 ms alongside median download speeds reaching 139.5 Mbps and upload speeds of 35 Mbps. Real-world network performance reveals noticeable variations between leading urban corridors and surrounding communities. High-density municipal markets like Montgomery (ranking #42 nationwide with a Grade A) and Huntsville (#71) lead the state with robust fiber networks, while top urban centers like Birmingham (#88) achieve median download speeds reaching 124.6 Mbps.
Conversely, major metropolitan and inland markets including Birmingham (#88 nationwide) and Mobile (#147, Grade D+) face localized infrastructure hurdles, with fiber availability in Mobile covering 72.5% of households and median upload speeds recording at 15.9 Mbps. Because infrastructure quality, plan pricing, and fiber availability shift dramatically from city to city across Alabama, checking address-level provider coverage remains essential for remote workers, competitive gamers, and everyday households.
Internet Coverage by Demographic in Alabama
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic (includes broadband and non-broadband packages)
Percentage of households with and without any type of internet access
- With: 93.8%
- Without: 6.2%
Type of internet connection
- Dialup only: <1%
- Broadband of any type: 91.6%
- Cellular data only: 15.1%
- Satellite: 8.3%
Age
- <18: 3.1%
- 18-64: 5.3%
- 65+ adults: 15.1%
Household Income
- <$20,000: 20%
- $20,000-$74,999: 9.7%
- $75,000+: 3.1%
Race
- Black: 8.3%
- Native American/Alaska Native: 7.1%
- Asian: 4.6%
- Mixed race: 4.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
- White: 6.1%
Employment Status
- Employed: 4.4%
- Unemployed: 8.9%
Educational Attainment
- Less than high school: 18.5%
- HS grad, some college or associate's: 8.6%
- Bachelor's degree: 3.2%
Internet Providers in Alabama
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Internet Providers By City in Alabama
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| Abbeville | 77.2% | 13 providers |
| Adamsville | 97.2% | 9 providers |
| Alabaster | 99.5% | 11 providers |
| Albertville | 98.0% | 11 providers |
| Alexander City | 96.7% | 14 providers |
| Alexandria | 99.1% | 9 providers |
| Aliceville | 87.8% | 10 providers |
| Altoona | 84.0% | 12 providers |
| Andalusia | 95.0% | 16 providers |
| Anniston | 99.0% | 11 providers |
| Arab | 86.9% | 13 providers |
| Ardmore | 97.7% | 10 providers |
| Ashford | 86.1% | 14 providers |
| Ashland | 78.0% | 12 providers |
| Ashville | 92.7% | 14 providers |
| Athens | 95.9% | 13 providers |
| Atmore | 79.6% | 13 providers |
| Attalla | 87.1% | 12 providers |
| Auburn | 95.0% | 13 providers |
| Bay Minette | 87.9% | 11 providers |
| Bessemer | 98.0% | 11 providers |
| Birmingham | 97.4% | 14 providers |
| Blountsville | 74.1% | 11 providers |
| Boaz | 95.5% | 13 providers |
| Brent | 48.0% | 10 providers |
| Brewton | 72.7% | 13 providers |
| Brundidge | 9.3% | 10 providers |
| Calera | 94.1% | 11 providers |
| Camden | 75.7% | 10 providers |
| Cedar Bluff | 96.8% | 10 providers |
| Centre | 92.9% | 12 providers |
| Centreville | 69.3% | 11 providers |
| Chelsea | 97.8% | 9 providers |
| Childersburg | 63.5% | 10 providers |
| Citronelle | 64.4% | 11 providers |
| Clanton | 85.1% | 12 providers |
| Collinsville | 90.2% | 14 providers |
| Columbiana | 71.0% | 9 providers |
| Cordova | 82.5% | 10 providers |
| Cottondale | 92.2% | 11 providers |
| Crossville | 91.6% | 11 providers |
| Cullman | 93.2% | 12 providers |
| Dadeville | 87.3% | 14 providers |
| Daleville | 96.1% | 15 providers |
| Danville | 60.0% | 12 providers |
| Daphne | 98.7% | 13 providers |
| Deatsville | 93.2% | 11 providers |
| Decatur | 98.4% | 12 providers |
| Demopolis | 7.8% | 11 providers |
| Dora | 98.2% | 10 providers |
| Dothan | 98.0% | 17 providers |
| Eclectic | 94.2% | 15 providers |
| Eight Mile | 98.7% | 11 providers |
| Elba | 21.7% | 15 providers |
| Elberta | 58.8% | 11 providers |
| Elkmont | 81.1% | 10 providers |
| Elmore | 48.0% | 11 providers |
| Enterprise | 98.2% | 13 providers |
| Eufaula | 86.6% | 14 providers |
| Eutaw | 61.2% | 10 providers |
| Evergreen | 58.4% | 14 providers |
| Fairfield | 98.4% | 9 providers |
| Fairhope | 99.5% | 13 providers |
| Falkville | 63.0% | 11 providers |
| Florence | 93.2% | 12 providers |
| Foley | 82.6% | 14 providers |
| Fort Mitchell | 96.8% | 10 providers |
| Fort Payne | 92.5% | 14 providers |
| Fultondale | 98.8% | 9 providers |
| Gadsden | 97.9% | 15 providers |
| Gardendale | 98.5% | 9 providers |
| Geneva | 92.1% | 13 providers |
| Goodwater | 77.0% | 14 providers |
| Gordo | 46.8% | 10 providers |
| Grand Bay | 95.5% | 13 providers |
| Grant | 98.6% | 11 providers |
| Greensboro | 69.4% | 13 providers |
| Greenville | 87.8% | 12 providers |
| Gulf Shores | 98.2% | 14 providers |
| Guntersville | 95.8% | 14 providers |
| Gurley | 92.8% | 14 providers |
| Haleyville | 87.8% | 11 providers |
| Hamilton | 99.4% | 11 providers |
| Hanceville | 90.7% | 11 providers |
| Hartford | 58.9% | 14 providers |
| Hartselle | 95.4% | 10 providers |
| Harvest | 91.1% | 12 providers |
| Hayden | 79.3% | 11 providers |
| Hazel Green | 99.1% | 10 providers |
| Headland | 75.6% | 15 providers |
| Helena | 99.5% | 10 providers |
| Henagar | 98.5% | 11 providers |
| Horton | 83.6% | 13 providers |
| Huntsville | 96.7% | 15 providers |
| Irvington | 96.2% | 11 providers |
| Jackson | 66.7% | 12 providers |
| Jacksonville | 80.5% | 9 providers |
| Jasper | 93.8% | 10 providers |
| Jemison | 90.3% | 13 providers |
| Killen | 87.2% | 10 providers |
| Laceys Spring | 77.1% | 10 providers |
| Lafayette | 56.7% | 12 providers |
| Lanett | 98.1% | 12 providers |
| Leeds | 97.4% | 13 providers |
| Lillian | 99.3% | 9 providers |
| Lincoln | 93.7% | 14 providers |
| Lineville | 65.5% | 11 providers |
| Livingston | 60.8% | 12 providers |
| Loxley | 86.7% | 14 providers |
| Luverne | 47.4% | 10 providers |
| Madison | 96.7% | 14 providers |
| Marion | 56.8% | 12 providers |
| Mc Calla | 98.4% | 11 providers |
| Meridianville | 99.4% | 11 providers |
| Midland City | 86.5% | 16 providers |
| Millbrook | 97.5% | 13 providers |
| Mobile | 98.9% | 17 providers |
| Monroeville | 93.9% | 14 providers |
| Montevallo | 89.9% | 9 providers |
| Montgomery | 95.8% | 13 providers |
| Moody | 99.4% | 13 providers |
| Moulton | 91.3% | 11 providers |
| Moundville | 90.0% | 10 providers |
| Mount Olive | 98.5% | 9 providers |
| Munford | 57.8% | 11 providers |
| Muscle Shoals | 98.2% | 9 providers |
| New Hope | 99.8% | 10 providers |
| New Market | 99.4% | 12 providers |
| Newton | 59.0% | 13 providers |
| Northport | 94.7% | 12 providers |
| Odenville | 98.7% | 16 providers |
| Ohatchee | 61.5% | 11 providers |
| Oneonta | 88.7% | 13 providers |
| Opelika | 95.4% | 12 providers |
| Opp | 95.0% | 13 providers |
| Orange Beach | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Owens Cross Roads | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Oxford | 99.4% | 10 providers |
| Ozark | 29.7% | 13 providers |
| Pelham | 99.5% | 10 providers |
| Pell City | 99.1% | 16 providers |
| Phenix City | 98.2% | 11 providers |
| Piedmont | 59.6% | 14 providers |
| Pike Road | 92.2% | 11 providers |
| Pinson | 98.2% | 10 providers |
| Pleasant Grove | 99.8% | 9 providers |
| Prattville | 98.4% | 12 providers |
| Rainbow City | 99.4% | 9 providers |
| Rainsville | 99.4% | 10 providers |
| Roanoke | 92.7% | 12 providers |
| Robertsdale | 84.7% | 12 providers |
| Rogersville | 75.6% | 12 providers |
| Russellville | 76.5% | 15 providers |
| Salem | 96.5% | 10 providers |
| Samson | 52.2% | 15 providers |
| Saraland | 99.5% | 10 providers |
| Satsuma | 99.6% | 11 providers |
| Scottsboro | 99.5% | 15 providers |
| Selma | 92.0% | 14 providers |
| Semmes | 99.7% | 11 providers |
| Sheffield | 99.6% | 8 providers |
| Silverhill | 94.6% | 10 providers |
| Smiths Station | 99.2% | 10 providers |
| Somerville | 76.5% | 12 providers |
| Springville | 88.3% | 13 providers |
| Sterrett | 94.1% | 10 providers |
| Stevenson | 96.0% | 12 providers |
| Summerdale | 78.6% | 11 providers |
| Sylacauga | 93.5% | 12 providers |
| Talladega | 85.8% | 14 providers |
| Tallassee | 95.7% | 14 providers |
| Theodore | 98.4% | 14 providers |
| Thomasville | 85.0% | 12 providers |
| Toney | 98.1% | 12 providers |
| Town Creek | 97.5% | 11 providers |
| Trinity | 97.5% | 9 providers |
| Troy | 5.9% | 12 providers |
| Trussville | 98.9% | 14 providers |
| Tuscaloosa | 90.7% | 12 providers |
| Tuscumbia | 92.3% | 12 providers |
| Tuskegee | 71.5% | 12 providers |
| Union Grove | 56.1% | 10 providers |
| Union Springs | 91.1% | 9 providers |
| Valley | 96.4% | 11 providers |
| Vance | 88.8% | 11 providers |
| Vinemont | 84.9% | 12 providers |
| Warrior | 94.9% | 9 providers |
| Weaver | 99.1% | 7 providers |
| West Blocton | 71.0% | 8 providers |
| Wetumpka | 98.4% | 14 providers |
| Wilmer | 93.5% | 12 providers |
| Wilsonville | 73.1% | 9 providers |
| Winfield | 89.3% | 10 providers |