Internet Providers in Birmingham, AL

Over 3,181 people in Birmingham found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

80.5% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

31.29% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Windstream

2.01% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

AT&T

80.5% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Brightspeed

70.6% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#6

Viasat

4.63% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

CenturyLink

0.47% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#8

Mediacom

0.24% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#9

WOW!

0.01% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Television
Speed up to:

50 Mbps

User Review:

(2721)

WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, serving residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and the Southeast.

#10

HughesNet

10.48% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Birmingham, AL

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Birmingham

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Birmingham, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in Birmingham for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $39.99/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Birmingham. Plans start around $50/mo, with typical speeds around 1 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Birmingham?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Birmingham, AL, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 80.5% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps80.50%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps31.29%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps2.01%
BrightspeedFiber / DSL2 Gbps2 Gbps70.60%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps80.50%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps0.47%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps4.63%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps0.24%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps10.48%
WOW!Fiber / Cable / DSL / Television50 Mbps5 Mbps0.01%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Birmingham?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet in Birmingham starting at $39.00/month with speeds up to 2 Gbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Brightspeed$39.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
WOW!$40.00Up to 50 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.76%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

79.17%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 31.29%, Windstream covers 2.01%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

82.83%

Windstream, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Birmingham residents.

Birmingham, AL - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Birmingham, AL has a total of 18 internet providers including  11 Fiber providers, 6 Cable providers, 9 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Birmingham, AL by Coverage Area

All 18 internet providers serving Birmingham by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 9 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber80.50%
2.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television80.50%
3.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless80.50%
4.Brightspeed2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / DSL70.60%
5.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone31.29%
6.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone10.48%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone4.63%
8.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL3.02%
9.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2.01%
10.Benchmark Communications18 Mbps6 MbpsCable0.80%
11.CenturyLink1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone0.47%
12.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone0.24%
13.eVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber0.06%
14.WOW!50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Television0.01%
15.Birch Communications1 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.01%
16.Southern Light~~Fiber~
17.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
18.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Birmingham?

Yes. Birmingham residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Birmingham, AL, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 18 internet providers in Birmingham, AL. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Birmingham, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Birmingham. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Birmingham residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Birmingham, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Birmingham. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Birmingham is 112 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Birmingham, AL.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Brightspeed, Spectrum, and HughesNet offer internet in Birmingham, AL.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Brightspeed: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $39.00/mo.
  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Birmingham

Birmingham Public Library
2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 226-3610
Birmingham Public Library - Avondale Regional Library
509 40th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 226-4000
Birmingham Public Library - East Ensley
900 14th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 787-1928
Birmingham Public Library - East Lake
5 Oporto Madrid Blvd South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 836-3341
Birmingham Public Library - Eastwood
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 591-4944
Birmingham Public Library - Ensley
1201 25th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 785-2625
Birmingham Public Library - Five Points West
4620 Avenue V
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 226-4013
Birmingham Public Library - Inglenook
4100 40th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-8739
Birmingham Public Library - North Avondale
501 43rd Street N
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 592-2082
Birmingham Public Library - North Birmingham
2501 31st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 226-4025
Birmingham Public Library - Powderly
3301 Jefferson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-6178
Birmingham Public Library - Pratt City
1100 Hibernian Street
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 798-5071
Birmingham Public Library - Slossfield
1916 25th Court North
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 322-1222
Birmingham Public Library - Smithfield
1 8th Avenue West
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 324-8428
Birmingham Public Library - Southside
1814 11th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-7776
Birmingham Public Library - Springville Road
1224 Old Springville Road
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 226-4081
Birmingham Public Library - Titusville
2 6th Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 322-1140
Birmingham Public Library - West End
1241 Tuscaloosa Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 226-4089
Birmingham Public Library - Woodlawn
5709 First Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 595-2001
Birmingham Public Library - Wylam
4300 7th Avenue Wylam
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 785-0349
Emmet Oneal Library
50 Oak Street
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 879-0459
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 332-6600
Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal Drive
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 444-7810
Irondale Public Library
105 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 951-1415
Midfield Public Library
400 Breland Drive
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-1027
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-5555
Tarrant Public Library
1143 Ford Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-0575
Vestavia Hills Public Library
1112 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 978-0155

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