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Internet Providers in Benton, Alabama

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Home Internet in Benton, AL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. ERF Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    1 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 57.3%
  • 6. Camellia Communications
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 64.6%
  • 8. Hayneville Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Benton, AL

Viasat dominates Benton, Alabama, thanks to its satellite connections covering 100% of the town. Offering a maximum download speed of 35 Mbps, Viasat supports general internet use like browsing and standard-definition streaming. The service starts at an affordable $0 per month, ideal for budget-conscious users. Hughesnet also delivers full coverage with its satellite internet, providing speeds up to 25 Mbps. However, Hughesnet’s plans start at $49.99 per month, making it a pricier alternative to Viasat.

Camellia Communications, despite ranking third, offers fiber connections. Data shows zero fiber coverage in Benton, but Camellia claims to provide speeds up to 500 Mbps. Starting at $79.95 per month, these plans cater to high-demand users, including gamers and households with multiple devices. Although it has less presence in the area and higher prices, Camellia presents a fast alternative where available. Fixed wireless options cover about 30% of Benton, while DSL and cable each have minimal availability, around 4-5%. Overall, satellite providers dominate Benton’s internet market.

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
  • Hughesnet
  • ERF Wireless
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • XNET WiFi
  • Camellia Communications
  • EarthLink
  • Hayneville Telephone Company
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Benton, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Benton, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Benton, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
ERF Wireless Fixed Wireless 0.768 Mbps
Camellia Communications Fiber 500 Mbps
EarthLink DSL, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hayneville Telephone Company Fiber 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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