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Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Home Internet in Tuscaloosa, AL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 85.2%
    Tuscaloosa speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 14.2%
    Tuscaloosa speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 83.4%
    Tuscaloosa speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 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: 32%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. C Spire Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17%
  • 8. 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: 45.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32%

Home Internet Summary in Tuscaloosa, AL

In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, AT&T Internet ranks highest among service providers. Offering both IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T covers 85.20% of the area. Their connections deliver speeds up to 5 Gbps, and services start at $55 per month. This combination of high speeds and extensive coverage appeals to many residents.

Xfinity follows closely with cable internet services, covering 83.40% of Tuscaloosa. Xfinity provides maximum speeds of 2 Gbps and a more budget-friendly starting price of $30 per month, making it an attractive alternative.

Verizon ranks third, offering 5G internet with 45.50% coverage. Although its maximum download speed of 50 Mbps is lower, Verizon's service starts at $50 per month and offers an option where other types may be unavailable.

Tuscaloosa residents benefit from diverse choices in internet technology, with AT&T, Xfinity, and Verizon delivering key services across fiber, cable, and 5G connections.

Best Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, AL

The best internet providers in Tuscaloosa are AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. AT&T Fiber users can expect symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Fiber-optic networks like AT&T’s allow for higher speeds and are less susceptible to slowing down during high-traffic hours — a process also known as throttling.

The next-best internet provider in Tuscaloosa is Xfinity. Xfinity offers residents cable internet with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Its internet-only plans start at $30 per month. In addition to extensive bundling options, Xfinity’s cable network users can expect lower latency and higher reliability relative to DSL and fixed wireless options.

If AT&T Fiber and Xfinity are unavailable in your area, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is a worthy alternative. T-Mobile uses 5G technology to deliver download speeds between 33 Mbps and 182 Mbps to residents, with internet plans starting at $50 per month (with AutoPay).

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
32.019999999999996%
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
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • C Spire Fiber
85.22%

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Provider Connection Types in Tuscaloosa, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Tuscaloosa, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
61.21%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.39%

List of Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
C Spire Fiber Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, 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
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 2 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
C Spire Fiber $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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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