In Hale County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 97.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 825 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Hale 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 Hale County are not shown.
Hale County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Hale County
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Internet service is available in 97.61% of Hale 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Hale County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hale County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hale County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hale County home can get up to 825 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.07% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hale County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Hale County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hale County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hale County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.08% of Hale County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.09%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.71%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.39% of Hale County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hale County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hale 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 Hale County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hale County 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, Hale County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, 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. Hale County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Hale County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hale County, along with details on where in Hale County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Hale County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 44.78%, or 6,621 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hale 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 Hale County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hale County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Hale County 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 slowest compared to other Hale 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 Hale County is up to 5.0 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 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Hale County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 44.78%, or 6,621 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hale County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hale County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hale County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Hale County 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 slowest compared to other Hale 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 Hale County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Hale County, AL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 35.22%, or 5,208 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hale County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hale County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hale County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Hale County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hale County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Hale County 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 497 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Hale County, AL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 26.24%, or 3,880 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, southeast, and central Hale County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hale County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hale County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Hale County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hale County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hale County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL in Hale County, AL
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 25.83%, or 3,819 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, northwest, and east Hale County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hale County.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from American Broadband goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hale County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 74.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Hale County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hale County DSL providers. American Broadband 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 Hale County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, American Broadband customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 74.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Hale County, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 24.21%, or 3,580 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, northwest, west, and east Hale County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hale County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hale County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hale 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 slowest compared to other Hale County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hale County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
American Broadband Fiber in Hale County, AL
American Broadband fiber coverage
About 22.14%, or 3,273 people, have American Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, southwest, east, northwest, and west Hale County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hale County.
American Broadband fiber download speeds
American Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, American Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from American Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Hale County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
American Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Hale County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for American Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hale County fiber providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hale County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hale County, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.89%, or 11,073 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hale 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 Hale 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 Hale County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale 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 Hale County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hale 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 above average compared to other Hale 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 Hale 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 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hale County, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 45.90%, or 6,787 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hale County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hale County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hale County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hale 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 below average compared to other Hale 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 Hale County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hale County, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 45.90%, or 6,787 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hale 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 Hale County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hale County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hale 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 below average compared to other Hale 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 Hale County is up to 3.0 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 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Hale County, AL
Mediacom fixed wireless coverage
About 2.18%, or 322 people, have Mediacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Hale County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hale County.
Mediacom fixed wireless download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mediacom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from Mediacom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hale County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mediacom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hale County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hale County fixed wireless providers. Mediacom offers 3 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 Hale County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
BDA Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hale County, AL
BDA Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.47%, or 217 people, have BDA Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Hale County area. BDA Wireless is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hale County.
BDA Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
BDA Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hale County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BDA Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hale County. The fastest plan anyone in Hale County can order from BDA Wireless goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Hale County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
BDA Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hale County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BDA Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BDA Wireless is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hale County fixed wireless providers. BDA Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hale County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hale County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hale County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hale County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in Hale County are much slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 825 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 97.61% in Hale County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hale 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
- Greene County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chilton County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kemper County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Neshoba County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tallapoosa County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leake County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chambers County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yazoo County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talbot County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cheyenne County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chouteau County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Choctaw County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winneshiek County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Childress County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicot County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chickasaw County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winston County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds