In Pickens County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 94.37% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,532 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Pickens 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 Pickens County are not shown.
Pickens County 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
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Internet service is available in 94.37% of Pickens 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 Vyve Broadband. Now you can call companies in Pickens County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Pickens County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pickens County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pickens County home can get up to 1,532 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 3,000 Mbps, which 24.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pickens County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Pickens County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Pickens County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pickens 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 8.79% of Pickens County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.08% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 12.14%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.63% of Pickens County homes.
Internet Market Health in Pickens County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pickens 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 Pickens County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (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.
Pickens County 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, Pickens County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Pickens County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Pickens County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pickens County, along with details on where in Pickens County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Pickens County, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 75.09%, or 14,360 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pickens County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pickens County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickens County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens 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 Pickens County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Pickens 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 the fastest compared to other Pickens 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 Pickens 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.
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- 30.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Pickens County, AL
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 56.63%, or 10,830 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, central, south, north, northeast, and west Pickens County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Pickens County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickens County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 3,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pickens County customers is up to 2,440 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.0% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Pickens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Pickens County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pickens County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Pickens County, AL
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 30.52%, or 5,836 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, west, and east Pickens County 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 Pickens County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickens County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pickens County customers is up to 1,999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Pickens County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pickens County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Pickens County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Pickens County, AL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.71%, or 518 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Pickens County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pickens County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickens County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pickens County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 31.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 57.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Pickens County 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 slowest compared to other Pickens County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Pickens County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
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- 31.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 57.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pickens County, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.71%, or 14,478 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens 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 Pickens County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 44.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 11 Mbps.
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- 44.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pickens County, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 35.09%, or 6,710 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, north, northwest, west, east, and northeast Pickens County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pickens County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens 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 Pickens County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 5.1 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pickens County, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 35.09%, or 6,710 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, north, northwest, west, east, and northeast Pickens 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 Pickens County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickens County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pickens County. The fastest plan anyone in Pickens 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 Pickens County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 5.1 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Pickens County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pickens County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pickens County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in Pickens County are slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,532 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 94.37% in Pickens County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pickens 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
- Noxubee County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscaloosa County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Talladega County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humphreys County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Heard County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- San Juan County, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harlan County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hocking County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sabine Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Saline County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saluda County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Jacinto County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds