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Internet Providers in Brent, Alabama

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Home Internet in Brent, AL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 58.1%
  • 4. 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: 5.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 15.6%

Best Internet Providers in Brent, AL

Viasat Internet is Brent, Alabama's top provider with a full-coverage satellite connection and a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. For $49.99 a month, Viasat provides citywide coverage, ensuring all residents have reliable connectivity. By balancing cost with performance, it meets the needs of consumers.

Next in line are Hughesnet and Starlink, both providing solid services in Brent. Like Viasat, Hughesnet offers total coverage within Brent using satellite technology. Although it has a lower maximum speed of 25 Mbps, the comparable monthly price of $49.99 makes it a cost-effective alternative.

Starlink stands out with a broader speed range of 50 to 220 Mbps, despite being slightly pricier at $90 a month. It also provides total coverage in Brent, evidencing a commitment to speed without sacrificing availability.

The full coverage of these providers is essential in Brent, where tech coverage data shows only 3% DSL and 18% fixed wireless availability. There are currently no cable and fiber options in the city.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
58.099999999999994%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Brent, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Brent, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.2199999999999998%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.06%

List of Internet Providers in Brent, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Brent, AL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
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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