In the Birmingham area there are 15 residential internet providers covering 98.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,195 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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15 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
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Internet service is available in 98.90% of the Birmingham area. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Now you can call companies in the Birmingham area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Birmingham area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Birmingham area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Birmingham home can get up to 3,195 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Birmingham area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Birmingham area, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Birmingham area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Birmingham area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Birmingham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Birmingham area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Birmingham area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.8 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Birmingham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Birmingham homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Birmingham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Birmingham area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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.
Spectrum Cable in Birmingham, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 80.99%, or 956,227 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Birmingham area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Birmingham area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Birmingham area 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 below average compared to other Birmingham cable providers. Spectrum 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Birmingham, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 74.59%, or 880,611 people, have EarthLink DSL 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 much of the Birmingham area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Birmingham DSL providers. EarthLink 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 46.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Birmingham, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 74.59%, or 880,611 people, have AT&T DSL 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 much of the Birmingham area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Birmingham DSL providers. AT&T 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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
Windstream DSL in Birmingham, AL
Windstream DSL coverage
About 6.08%, or 71,828 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Birmingham area. Windstream 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.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 171 Mbps.
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- 21.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 41.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Birmingham DSL providers. Windstream offers 15 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 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
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- 24.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 41.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 42.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Birmingham, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 5.51%, or 65,052 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and central 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 DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Birmingham DSL 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Birmingham, AL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 3.48%, or 41,074 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Birmingham area. Sparklight 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.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Birmingham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Birmingham cable providers. Sparklight 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 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 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.
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- 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.
Show all download 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 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Birmingham, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.63%, or 1,105,437 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Birmingham area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Birmingham area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 57.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Birmingham fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 57.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Birmingham, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 67.71%, or 799,409 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of the Birmingham area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 15.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Birmingham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Birmingham, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 67.71%, or 799,409 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of the Birmingham area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 15.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Birmingham fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Birmingham, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 59.76%, or 705,600 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Birmingham area. Verizon 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.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Birmingham area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Birmingham area. The fastest plan anyone in the Birmingham area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Birmingham customers is up to 371 Mbps.
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- 10.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Birmingham area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Birmingham fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 89.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Birmingham Internet 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 internet in the Birmingham area compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in the Birmingham area are comparable versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 3,195 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 98.90% in the Birmingham area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, faster speeds
- Homewood, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vestavia Hills, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Irondale, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fultondale, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forestdale, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Docena, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McDonald Chapel, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Buffalo, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rochester, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Rapids, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tucson, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Honolulu, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds