Internet Providers in Saraland, AL
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Residential Internet Statistics for Saraland, AL
| Internet Providers: | 7 |
|---|---|
| Internet Plans: | 19 |
| Fastest Speed Available: | 1,200 Mbps |
| Average Plan Price: | $55.77 |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Saraland, Alabama
96.7% Available
940 Mbps
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1,000 Mbps
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94.9% Available
1,200 Mbps
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35 Mbps
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100% Available
100 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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Internet Access in Saraland, Alabama
The average resident in Saraland is serviceable by 4-5 Internet providers In context, this is actually a strong amount of choice in comparison to similar-sized cities. Robust competition of two or more providers in a city often results in more affordable regional pricing.
C Spire Fiber as well as EarthLink also offer coverage in Saraland, often competing for the same customers.
In regards to broadband network options, Saraland has all the common Internet types: fiber and copper-based cable/DSL. Among the local options, Fiber-based service is the better network type, and has 57.91 percent availability around the area.
The plans shown here are manually collected by our data division.
Viasat Internet and HughesNet are the most commonly avialable telecoms in Saraland so far as coverage. As the map below shows, these providers often compete at addresses around Saraland.
Internet Statistics 2021
2.8% of consumers in Saraland
300 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Saraland, Alabama
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Cable | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s | 20.3% |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6s | 94.9% |
| AT&T Internet | 940 Mbps | IPBB and Fiber | 8s | 96.7% |
| EarthLink | 1,000 Mbps | DSL and Fiber | 8s | 96.7% |
| Viasat Internet | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s | 100.0% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
| C Spire Fiber | 940 Mbps | Fiber | 8s | 100.0% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Saraland
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Caps and Video Streaming Around Saraland
Data from our market researchers suggests that many of the popular ISPs in the area currently place a limit on data use on home Internet packages. Data caps are disliked because customers see them as a tactic to limit "cord cutting". Providers insist that they are a necessary tool as they struggle to manage network traffic. In either case, the culprit is the same: streaming video, which easily uses one to seven Gigabytes/hr.