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Internet Providers in Arab, Alabama

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Home Internet in Arab, AL

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 69.5%
    Arab speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.4%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Total Radio Service
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.4%
  • GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 70.4%
  • 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: 21.4%

Best Internet Providers in Arab, AL

If you're a resident of Arab, Alabama looking for a dependable internet connection, Spectrum might be your go-to. Covering 71% of the city, Spectrum provides both cable and fiber connectivity options, with the fiber connection delivering fast and steady service. Their download speed maxes out at a brisk 1 Gbps, guaranteeing quick streaming and downloads. And starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum offers a balance of affordability and strong performance.

Suppose Spectrum isn't an option, consider Viasat Internet. Its satellite connection yields full coverage across Arab. Although its maximum speed of 30 Mbps can't compete with Spectrum's, it handles common online tasks like web browsing and email checking with ease. Viasat, like Spectrum, starts off at a moderate $49.99 per month.

To summarize Arab's overall internet coverage: DSL coverage is at 22%, cable coverage is at 71%, fiber coverage is at 69%, fixed wireless coverage at 23%, and satellite coverage at 100%. Based on these metrics, Spectrum and Viasat dominate as the best options for internet service in Arab, Alabama.

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
  • Total Radio Service
  • Always ON
21.45%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • GoNetspeed
70.35%

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Provider Connection Types in Arab, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Arab, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
22.48%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
71.28%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
68.72%

List of Internet Providers in Arab, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Total Radio Service Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Arab, 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 $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
GoNetspeed $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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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