TV and Internet Providers in Black, AL


In Black there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.46% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,694 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Black

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

94.61%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

C Spire | Fiber

Availability:

41.60%

Avg. Speed:

7,393 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

17.57%

Avg. Speed:

37 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

14.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Pea River Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

1.23%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

61.79%

Avg. Speed:

51 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

60.71%

Avg. Speed:

33 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

60.71%

Avg. Speed:

33 Mbps

Rapid Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

52.85%

Avg. Speed:

62 Mbps

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 Black are not shown.

 

Black Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 98.46% of Black. 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 C Spire. Now you can call companies in Black with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Black?

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The average Black home can get up to 3,694 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 28.04% 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 60 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Black.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Black, and slower in the west areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Black?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Black you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.84% of Black homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 1.85% 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 1.54% of Black homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Black

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The map shows how competitive the Black 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 Black based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Black internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Black homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, 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. Black internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Black needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Black, along with details on where in Black and at what speeds.

Spectrum Fiber in Black, AL

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 94.61%, or 614 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Black area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Black.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Black 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 Black 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 Black 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 462 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Black fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

C Spire Fiber in Black, AL

C Spire fiber coverage

About 41.60%, or 270 people, have C Spire fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, south, north, and southeast Black area. C Spire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Black.

 

C Spire fiber download speeds

C Spire is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fiber providers in the area, C Spire fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from C Spire goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Black customers is up to 7,393 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to C Spire customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 67.4% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
  • 32.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

C Spire fiber upload speeds

In Black download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for C Spire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Black fiber providers. C Spire 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 Black is up to 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, C Spire customers can get speeds up to 7,393 Mbps.

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C Spire's Black fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 67.4% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
  • 32.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Black, AL

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 17.57%, or 114 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and west Black area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Black.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black 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 Black customers is up to 37 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 35.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 54.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Black download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Black DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Black 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 3.4 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Black DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 35.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 54.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Black, AL

Spectrum cable coverage

About 14.95%, or 97 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Black 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 Black.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Black 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 fastest compared to other Black cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Black cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Pea River Cooperative Fiber in Black, AL

Pea River Cooperative fiber coverage

About 1.23%, or 8 people, have Pea River Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Black area. Pea River Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Black.

 

Pea River Cooperative fiber download speeds

Pea River Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pea River Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from Pea River Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Pea River Cooperative customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Pea River Cooperative fiber upload speeds

In Black download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pea River Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pea River Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Black fiber providers. Pea River Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Pea River Cooperative's Black fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Black, AL

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 61.79%, or 401 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, east, northeast, central, south, southwest, and southeast Black area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black.

 

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 Black. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black 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 Black customers is up to 51 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 34.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 65.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Black 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 average compared to other Black 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 Black 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 8.9 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Black fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 34.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 65.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Black, AL

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 60.71%, or 394 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Black area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Black customers is up to 33 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 88.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Black 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 one of the slowest compared to other Black fixed wireless 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 Black is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Black fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 11.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 88.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Black, AL

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 60.71%, or 394 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Black 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 Black.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Black customers is up to 33 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 88.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Black 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 one of the slowest compared to other Black fixed wireless 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 Black is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.

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AT&T's Black fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 11.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 88.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rapid Wireless Fixed Wireless in Black, AL

Rapid Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 52.85%, or 343 people, have Rapid Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northwest, central, south, north, west, southwest, and northeast Black area. Rapid Wireless is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black.

 

Rapid Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Rapid Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from Rapid Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Black customers is up to 62 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rapid Wireless customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 57.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 42.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Rapid Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Black download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rapid Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Black fixed wireless providers. Rapid Wireless 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 Black is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rapid Wireless customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.

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Rapid Wireless's Black fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 57.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 42.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Black Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Black or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Black compare to the rest of Alabama?

Internet speeds in Black are faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 3,694 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 98.46% in Black.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Black are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
3631498.32%
3634499.78%
3634099.19%
36313100.00%
3637599.39%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
3631699.12%
3246495.35%
3242591.16%
3631899.55%
3244070.24%

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