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Internet Providers in Ashville, Alabama

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Xfinity
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Ragland Telephone Company
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Ashville, AL

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 32.1%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 6.1%
  • 3. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 77.6%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.7%
  • HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Ragland Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 5.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.8%

Best Internet Providers in Ashville, AL

Ashville, Alabama offers its residents various internet service options. Spectrum, a primary provider, provides a cable connection. While it only spans 35% of the city, it delivers an impressive maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. Spectrum's plans start at $49.99 per month, making it a competitive option for those looking for swift internet speeds without stretching their wallets.

On the other hand, Windstream, offers both DSL and fiber connections. Its availability surpasses Spectrum's with a 73% coverage in Ashville. Like Spectrum, it also promises a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. However, with a starting price slightly less than Spectrum, at $39.99 per month, it sets itself as a more affordable choice.

It's worth mentioning that the overall technology coverage in Ashville is considerate. The city enjoys a 41% cable internet coverage, with DSL service taking the lead at 76%, and satellite service stealing the show with 100% availability. So, whether they choose Spectrum or Windstream, citizens won't have trouble finding an internet service that serves their needs well.

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
14.81%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Ragland Telephone Company
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • Kinetic by Windstream
77.60000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Ashville, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ashville, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
76.44999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
41.32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
18.7%

List of Internet Providers in Ashville, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 1.2 Gbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Ragland Telephone Company DSL, Fiber 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ashville, AL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Kinetic by Windstream $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
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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