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Internet Providers in Fairhope, Alabama

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Home Internet in Fairhope, AL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 90.4%
    Fairhope speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 92.2%
    Fairhope speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.3%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Point Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 5.7%
  • 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: 34.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.3%

Best Internet Providers in Fairhope, AL

AT&T Internet, the top-ranked provider in Fairhope, Alabama, offers both IPBB and fiber connections. With coverage of 46%, AT&T delivers maximum download speeds of up to 5 Gbps. This impressive speed comes at a starting price of $55 per month. The second-ranked provider, Mediacom, utilizes a cable connection type and boasts extensive coverage of 92% across Fairhope. Mediacom's services offer maximum download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps, with prices starting from $24.99 per month.

Viasat Internet ranks third among the providers in Fairhope, offering satellite internet connections that cover the entire city — a full 100%. Despite this wide reach, Viasat's maximum download speed is lower than its competitors at only 150 Mbps; however, their service starts at an affordable rate of $49.99 per month. Looking at the broader picture for Fairhope’s tech coverage landscape, DSL covers about half (46%), while cable extends to most parts (92%). fiber reaches half of the city as well (50%), whereas Fixed Wireless covers a slightly smaller area (44%). Satellite technology stands out with complete coverage across Fairhope.

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
34.260000000000005%
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
  • Mediacom
  • Point Broadband
92.21000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Fairhope, AL

Provider Connection Types in Fairhope, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fairhope, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
45.83%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.14%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
50.370000000000005%

List of Internet Providers in Fairhope, AL

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

Internet Providers in Fairhope, 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
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Point Broadband $59/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
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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