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Internet Providers in
Tuscaloosa, AL

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Home Internet in Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • XNET WiFi
    • C Spire Fiber
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 23.8%
    Tuscaloosa speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 83.4%
    Tuscaloosa speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 48%
    Tuscaloosa speed tests confirm high speeds for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 44.2%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.9%
  • C Spire Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 22.9%
  • 9. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 10. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers 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.

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.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • XNET WiFi
  • C Spire Fiber
86.5%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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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%

Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, AL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Fiber $34/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps. Fiber, IPBB, 5G Internet
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Cable
Xfinity $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon 5G Home Internet $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
C Spire Fiber $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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