In Gulf Shores there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.21% of the city. 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Gulf Shores, AL.
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Gulf Shores, AL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Gulf Shores
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 Gulf Shores are not shown.
Gulf Shores Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gulf Shores is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.21% of Gulf Shores. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Gulf Shores above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Gulf Shores?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Gulf Shores.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Gulf Shores home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.21% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Gulf Shores?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gulf Shores you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.23% of Gulf Shores homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.85% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gulf Shores homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gulf Shores, along with details on where in Gulf Shores and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Gulf Shores, AL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 96.21%, or 14,250 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Gulf Shores area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gulf Shores.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf Shores. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gulf Shores. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf Shores can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gulf Shores customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Gulf Shores download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gulf Shores cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gulf Shores is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Gulf Shores Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gulf Shores or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Gulf Shores compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in Gulf Shores are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 96.21% in Gulf Shores.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gulf Shores 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Bon Secour, AL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Palmetto Beach, AL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Wilmington Island, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Wilkinsburg, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bexley, OH: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Whitmore Lake, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomfield, NM: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Blountville, TN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bogart, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds