In the Birmingham area there are 10 residential Fiber providers covering 68.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,244 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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Birmingham, AL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Birmingham
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 the Birmingham area are not shown.
Birmingham Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Birmingham area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 68.35% of the Birmingham area. 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 the Birmingham area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Birmingham area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Birmingham area.
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The average Birmingham home can get up to 4,244 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 3.29% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Birmingham area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Birmingham area, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Birmingham area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Birmingham area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.91% of Birmingham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.96% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.51%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.10% of Birmingham homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Birmingham area, along with details on where in the Birmingham area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Birmingham, AL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 54.62%, or 644,917 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Birmingham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Birmingham area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area 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 Birmingham customers is up to 4,696 Mbps.
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- 92.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Birmingham 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 the Birmingham area 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 4,696 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Birmingham, AL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 54.62%, or 644,917 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Birmingham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Birmingham area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area 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 Birmingham customers is up to 4,696 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Birmingham 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 the Birmingham area 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 4,696 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Birmingham, AL
C Spire fiber coverage
About 3.27%, or 38,553 people, have C Spire fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Birmingham 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 the Birmingham area.
C Spire fiber download speeds
C Spire is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, C Spire fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from C Spire goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Birmingham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
C Spire fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for C Spire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Birmingham fiber providers. C Spire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Birmingham area is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Birmingham, AL
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 3.20%, or 37,755 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, and southeast Birmingham area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Birmingham area.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 1,863 Mbps.
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- 86.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Birmingham fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 the Birmingham area is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,863 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Birmingham, AL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.47%, or 29,172 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, central, and south Birmingham 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 the Birmingham area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Birmingham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area 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 below average compared to other Birmingham 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 the Birmingham area 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 228 Mbps.
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- 41.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 58.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Birmingham, AL
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 1.57%, or 18,574 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Birmingham area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Birmingham area.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Birmingham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Birmingham fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Birmingham area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Coosa Valley Technologies Fiber in Birmingham, AL
Coosa Valley Technologies fiber coverage
About 1.54%, or 18,237 people, have Coosa Valley Technologies fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Birmingham area. Coosa Valley Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Birmingham area.
Coosa Valley Technologies fiber download speeds
Coosa Valley Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Coosa Valley Technologies fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Coosa Valley Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Birmingham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Coosa Valley Technologies fiber upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Coosa Valley Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Coosa Valley Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Birmingham fiber providers. Coosa Valley Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Birmingham area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Birmingham Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Birmingham area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Birmingham area compare to the rest of Alabama?
Fiber internet speeds in the Birmingham area are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 4,244 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 68.35% in the Birmingham area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Birmingham area 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
- Mountain Brook, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Homewood, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vestavia Hills, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Irondale, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fultondale, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forestdale, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McDonald Chapel, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Midfield, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Buffalo, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rochester, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Rapids, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tucson, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Honolulu, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds