In Athens there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 49.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,238 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens 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 Athens is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 49.94% of Athens. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Athens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Athens?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Athens.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 4,238 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 40.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.48% 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 Athens.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Athens, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.60% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.93% 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 Athens homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Athens, AL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 46.61%, or 25,553 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 4,440 Mbps.
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- 86.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Athens is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,440 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Athens, AL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 46.61%, or 25,553 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 4,440 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. AT&T 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 Athens is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,440 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Athens, AL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.27%, or 3,440 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, southwest, and south Athens 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 Athens.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Athens is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 383 Mbps.
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- 74.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company Fiber in Athens, AL
Ardmore Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 1.38%, or 756 people, have Ardmore Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Athens area. Ardmore Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Ardmore Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Ardmore Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ardmore Telephone Company fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Ardmore Telephone Company goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ardmore Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ardmore Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fiber providers. Ardmore Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Athens Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Athens compare to the rest of Alabama?
Fiber internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 4,238 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 49.94% in Athens.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Tanner Crossroads, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hays Mill, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tanner, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Elkmont, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thach, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gipsy, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Leggtown, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harvest, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Center Hill, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coxey, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Miami Beach, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Chester, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blacksburg, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crestview, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Fort Myers, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fuquay-Varina, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gallatin, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hialeah Gardens, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hollister, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Sacramento, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds