In DeKalb County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.33% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 967 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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11 Internet Service Providers in DeKalb County
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 DeKalb County are not shown.
DeKalb County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in DeKalb County
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Internet service is available in 99.33% of DeKalb County. 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 FTC. Now you can call companies in DeKalb County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in DeKalb County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in DeKalb County.
Internet Speed Key
The average DeKalb County home can get up to 967 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 DeKalb County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of DeKalb County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in DeKalb County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeKalb County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.64% of DeKalb County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.04% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of DeKalb County homes.
Internet Market Health in DeKalb County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
DeKalb County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, DeKalb County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. DeKalb County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, DeKalb County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in DeKalb County, along with details on where in DeKalb County and at what speeds.
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber in DeKalb County, AL
FTC fiber coverage
About 82.93%, or 59,384 people, have FTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. FTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of DeKalb County.
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative fiber download speeds
FTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FTC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from FTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other DeKalb County fiber providers. FTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in DeKalb County, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 44.47%, or 31,842 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, central, northeast, south, southeast, and west DeKalb County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeKalb County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in DeKalb County, AL
TDS DSL coverage
About 19.23%, or 13,772 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south DeKalb County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of DeKalb County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other DeKalb County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in DeKalb County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 14.58%, or 10,437 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast DeKalb County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeKalb County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 93.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other DeKalb County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in DeKalb County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 14.58%, or 10,437 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast DeKalb County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeKalb County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 93.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other DeKalb County DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in DeKalb County, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 6.34%, or 4,542 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, south, and southeast DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 22.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.76%, or 59,263 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of DeKalb County.
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 DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 41.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County 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 10.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Killian's Electronics Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, AL
Killian's Electronics fixed wireless coverage
About 49.00%, or 35,087 people, have Killian's Electronics fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, south, north, southwest, and southeast DeKalb County area. Killian's Electronics is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeKalb County.
Killian's Electronics fixed wireless download speeds
Killian's Electronics is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Killian's Electronics fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Killian's Electronics goes up to 25 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Killian's Electronics fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Killian's Electronics fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Killian's Electronics is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. Killian's Electronics offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 47.45%, or 33,980 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeKalb County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County 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 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 47.45%, or 33,980 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeKalb County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeKalb County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County 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 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in DeKalb County, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 34.90%, or 24,992 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeKalb County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of DeKalb County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb County. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all DeKalb County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeKalb County 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 DeKalb County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
DeKalb County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to DeKalb County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in DeKalb County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in DeKalb County are slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 967 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 99.33% in DeKalb County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around DeKalb County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Chattooga County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gordon County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pickens County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dawson County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lumpkin County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- White County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Natrona County, WY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lonoke County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lynchburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marquette County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Muskogee County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nacogdoches County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds