Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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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).

AT&T - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

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 EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi 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%