In Tuscaloosa there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 90.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,559 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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Tuscaloosa, AL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa are not shown.
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.27% of Tuscaloosa. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Tuscaloosa above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tuscaloosa?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tuscaloosa.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tuscaloosa home can get up to 1,559 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 42.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tuscaloosa.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Tuscaloosa, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tuscaloosa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tuscaloosa you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.97% of Tuscaloosa homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.17% 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 8.75% of Tuscaloosa homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tuscaloosa, along with details on where in Tuscaloosa and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Tuscaloosa, AL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 81.47%, or 95,453 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tuscaloosa area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tuscaloosa.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscaloosa. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tuscaloosa. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscaloosa can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tuscaloosa customers is up to 1,620 Mbps.
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- 52.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Tuscaloosa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tuscaloosa cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tuscaloosa is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 148 Mbps.
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- 52.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Tuscaloosa, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 14.81%, or 17,351 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, west, southeast, central, northeast, and north Tuscaloosa area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tuscaloosa.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tuscaloosa. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tuscaloosa. The fastest plan anyone in Tuscaloosa can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tuscaloosa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tuscaloosa is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Tuscaloosa Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tuscaloosa or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tuscaloosa compare to the rest of Alabama?
Cable internet speeds in Tuscaloosa are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,559 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 90.27% in Tuscaloosa.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tuscaloosa 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
- Holt, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cottondale, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Duncanville, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Northport, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howton, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fleetwood, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coker, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coaling, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buhl, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Romulus, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wyoming, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yenome, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yadkin Valley, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Zip City, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yachats, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wye Mills, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville Hills, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodlawn, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds