In Five Points South there are 7 residential internet providers covering 76.46% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,540 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 Five Points South
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 Five Points South are not shown.
Five Points South 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 76.46% of Five Points South. 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 Five Points South with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Five Points South?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Five Points South.
Internet Speed Key
The average Five Points South home can get up to 1,540 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 14.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Five Points South.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Five Points South, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Five Points South?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Five Points South you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.09% of Five Points South homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.28% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 23.54% of Five Points South homes.
Internet Market Health in Five Points South
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Five Points South 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 Five Points South based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Five Points South internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Five Points South 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Five Points South internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Five Points South badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Five Points South, along with details on where in Five Points South and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 61.84%, or 5,118 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Five Points South 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 Five Points South.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 38.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 40.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Five Points South 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 one of the fastest compared to other Five Points South DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 11 Mbps.
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- 47.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 40.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 61.84%, or 5,118 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Five Points South area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Five Points South.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 38.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 40.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Five Points South 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 one of the fastest compared to other Five Points South DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 11 Mbps.
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- 47.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 40.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 61.37%, or 5,079 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Five Points South area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Five Points South.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Five Points South customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Five Points South 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 Five Points South cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 14.09%, or 1,166 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, south, northwest, and central Five Points South 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 Five Points South.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 4,976 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Five Points South download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Five Points South fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 4,976 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 14.09%, or 1,166 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, south, northwest, and central Five Points South 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 Five Points South.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 4,976 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Five Points South download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Five Points South fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 4,976 Mbps.
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- 99.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.34%, or 6,318 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Five Points South 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 Five Points South.
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 Five Points South. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Five Points South 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 below average compared to other Five Points South fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 48.66%, or 4,027 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Five Points South area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Five Points South.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Five Points South download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Five Points South fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 48.66%, or 4,027 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Five Points South area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Five Points South.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Five Points South download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Five Points South fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 30.88%, or 2,556 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, northwest, south, central, and northeast Five Points South 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 Five Points South.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Five Points South. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Five Points South. The fastest plan anyone in Five Points South can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Five Points South customers is up to 658 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Five Points South 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 Five Points South fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Five Points South 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 48 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
Five Points South Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Five Points South or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Five Points South compare to the rest of Birmingham?
Internet speeds in Five Points South are slower versus the average speeds in Birmingham: 3,195 Mbps in Birmingham versus 1,540 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Birmingham is 98.90% versus 76.46% in Five Points South.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Five Points South 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Southside, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redmont Park, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Park, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norwood, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crestline, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crossgate, Vestavia Hills, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belview Heights, Birmingham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Edgewater, Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Lauderdale Manors, Fort Lauderdale, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beechmont, Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linden Hills, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mid-Westside, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northgate, San Rafael, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds