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Internet Providers in Powell, Alabama

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Home Internet in Powell, AL
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XO
    • EarthLink
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.4%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 98.4%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.4%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.4%
  • 5. ERF Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    1 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.9%
  • 6. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • XO
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.8%
  • Rock Solid Internet & Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.3%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Powell, AL

Residents of Powell, Alabama looking for internet service will find Viasat Internet as a top option. Viasat's satellite connection covers 98.40% of the area and offers a maximum download speed of 35 Mbps. The service starts at $0 per month, which likely indicates various plans are available.

For alternatives, Hughesnet also provides satellite internet, covering 98.40% of Powell. Hughesnet offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Despite its lower speed compared to Viasat, Hughesnet is a reliable option due to its extensive availability.

Powell boasts high coverage rates for cable and satellite at 100%, but fiber and DSL are missing. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative offers a superior fiber connection with 100% coverage and speeds up to 1 Gbps. Their plans start at $81.75 per month, ideal for high-bandwidth activities. Despite the high coverage of satellite services, these providers fill critical connectivity gaps in areas with limited options.

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
  • Rock Solid Internet & Telephone
98.4%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative
  • EarthLink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Powell, AL

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

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