Internet Providers in Gainesville, Alabama

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Home Internet in Gainesville, AL

1. Viasat

3.1 User Ratings (2,964)**

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 912-2812

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2. HughesNet

2.8 User Ratings (6,416)**

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 902-3107

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3. AT&T

3.4 User Ratings (3,172)**

Speeds Up To
25 Mbps

Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet

Availability: 5.5%

(866) 590-1023

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Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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Always ON

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 14%

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Best Internet Providers in Gainesville, AL

Viasat Internet stands as the top internet provider in Gainesville, Alabama. Using a satellite connection, Viasat delivers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. It ensures complete coverage across Gainesville with plans starting at $99.99 per month. This makes Viasat a solid choice for households needing reliable internet, especially where DSL, cable, or fiber are unavailable.

Hughesnet offers another satellite internet option in Gainesville, covering 100% of the area. It provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Although more affordable than Viasat, Hughesnet offers slightly lower speeds.

AT&T Internet, using an IPBB connection, covers only 5.50% of Gainesville with speeds up to 18 Mbps. Their plans start at $60 per month. Given the limited availability, satellite options from Viasat and Hughesnet dominate, ensuring full coverage where other connection types are not present.

Starlink - Fastest Provider
HughesNet - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
HughesNet - Great Value
Viasat - Great for large Households

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	AT&T Always ON	13.99%
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat HughesNet Starlink	100%

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Provider Connection Types in Gainesville, AL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Gainesville, AL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	0.7000000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Gainesville, AL

Provider	Type	Top Speed
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
AT&T	IPBB, 5G Internet	25 Mbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Always ON	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	View Plans

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