In 36853 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 86.47% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 36853
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 36853 are not shown.
36853 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 36853 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.47% of 36853. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in 36853 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 36853?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 36853.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 36853 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 36853.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 36853, and slower in the southwest areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 36853?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 36853 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.60% of 36853 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.49% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.18% of 36853 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 36853, along with details on where in 36853 and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in 36853, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.43%, or 7,678 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 36853 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 36853.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 36853. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 36853. The fastest plan anyone in 36853 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 36853 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In 36853 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 36853 cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 36853 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
C Spire Cable in 36853, AL
C Spire cable coverage
About 6.28%, or 558 people, have C Spire cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest, west, and east 36853 area. C Spire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 36853.
C Spire cable download speeds
C Spire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 36853. Versus other cable providers in the area, C Spire cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 36853. The fastest plan anyone in 36853 can order from C Spire goes up to 300 Mbps, and all 36853 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
C Spire cable upload speeds
In 36853 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for C Spire cable. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 36853 cable providers. C Spire offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 36853 is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
36853 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 36853 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 36853 compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in 36853 are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 86.47% in 36853.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 36853 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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