In China there are 7 residential internet providers covering 76.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 47 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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7 Internet Service Providers in China
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 China are not shown.
China 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
Availability maps for all providers in China
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Internet service is available in 76.03% of China. 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 Dragonfly Internet. Now you can call companies in China with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in China?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in China.
Internet Speed Key
The average China home can get up to 47 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 25.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in China.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of China, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in China?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in China you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of China homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 16.12%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 59.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 23.97% of China homes.
Internet Market Health in China
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the China 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 China based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
China internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, China homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, 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. China internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, China badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in China, along with details on where in China and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in China, AL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 16.12%, or 39 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest China area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of China.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in China. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout China. The fastest plan anyone in China can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all China customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In China download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other China DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in China is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in China, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 45.04%, or 109 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and north China area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of China.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in China. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout China. The fastest plan anyone in China can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all China customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In China 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other China fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in China is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Dragonfly Internet Fixed Wireless in China, AL
Dragonfly Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 25.62%, or 62 people, have Dragonfly Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east China area. Dragonfly Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of China.
Dragonfly Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Dragonfly Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in China. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Dragonfly Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout China. The fastest plan anyone in China can order from Dragonfly Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all China customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Dragonfly Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In China download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Dragonfly Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Dragonfly Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other China fixed wireless providers. Dragonfly Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in China is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in China, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 24.79%, or 60 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southeast China area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of China.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in China. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout China. The fastest plan anyone in China can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all China customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In China download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other China fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in China is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in China, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 24.79%, or 60 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southeast China area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of China.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in China. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout China. The fastest plan anyone in China can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all China customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In China download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other China fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in China is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
China Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to China or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in China compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in China are much slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 47 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 76.03% in China.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around China 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
- Bowles, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Evergreen, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brownville, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Skinnerton, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garland, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Peterman, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- Piqua, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Pliny, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Point Isabel, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pomeroyton, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ponce De Leon, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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