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Internet Providers in Elrod, Alabama

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Home Internet in Elrod, AL

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 35.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%

Best Internet Providers in Elrod, AL

Spectrum provides cable internet in Elrod, Alabama. With download speeds up to 1 Gbps, it stands as the fastest option. Prices start at $49.99 per month, and Spectrum covers 35.60% of the community. This makes it a strong choice for streaming and online gaming due to its high speeds and competitive pricing.

Viasat Internet covers the entire Elrod community with satellite internet, ensuring 100% availability. Its maximum speed is 150 Mbps, which is lower than Spectrum's. Though Viasat's service costs more, starting at $99.99 per month, its complete coverage makes it crucial for areas without cable internet. Elrod lacks DSL and has limited cable options, making Viasat's reliable satellite service indispensable despite the higher cost.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
6.25%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
35.65%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Elrod, AL

Provider Connection Types in Elrod, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elrod, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.31%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
40%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.63%

List of Internet Providers in Elrod, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Elrod, AL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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