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Internet Providers in Alexandria, Alabama

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Home Internet in Alexandria, AL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 53.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 43%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.5%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43%

Best Internet Providers in Alexandria, AL

In Alexandria, Alabama, AT&T Internet stands out as a top provider. Customers can choose between IPBB and fiber connections, boasting speeds up to 5 Gbps. Plans start at $55 per month. Covering 53.80% of the area, AT&T services roughly half the community, making it a reliable choice, particularly where fiber is accessible. This combination of affordability and high-speed options caters to diverse household needs.

Viasat Internet offers 100% coverage through satellite connection, making it ideal for rural areas. It provides download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $119.99 per month. Though more expensive, Viasat ensures robust internet access regardless of location. Its reliance on satellite technology eliminates the need for physical infrastructure, offering a dependable solution where other types of connections may falter.

Alexandria residents benefit from a varied internet landscape, with satellite, fixed wireless, and fiber options available to meet different needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
43.05%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Sparklight
98.54%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Alexandria, AL

Provider Connection Types in Alexandria, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alexandria, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
10.33%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.63%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
20.52%

List of Internet Providers in Alexandria, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Sparklight Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alexandria, AL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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