Internet providers in Alberta, Alabama

What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Alberta are, on average, getting download speeds of 15 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

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Best internet provider in Alberta, AL

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Alberta is Mediacom, with their Cable plans covering 2% of the city. Mediacom internet plans start at $24.99 with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

mediacom
Plans starting at
$24.99/mo.
Available speeds
100-1,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Call to order: (844) 451-2720

Cheap internet in Alberta

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.

Mediacom has the cheapest internet plans in Alberta, starting at 100 Mbps for $24.99/mo.

Brightspeed also has an affordable internet plan offering 100 Mbps for $50/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest plans

Mediacom
Cheapest Plan
Mediacom logo
Monthly price
$24.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 100 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Cable
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Brightspeed
Next Best Plan
Brightspeed logo
Monthly price
$50.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 100 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
DSL
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

Fastest internet in Alberta

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that Mediacom and Brightspeed offer the fastest internet in Alberta.

Mediacom has Cable internet speeds starting at $54.99/mo. for up to 1,000 Mbps while Brightspeed offers plans up to 100 Mbps for their dsl internet.

Fastest plans

Mediacom
Fastest Plan
Mediacom logo
Monthly price
$54.99/mo.
Download speed
Up to 1,000 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Cable
Call to order
(844) 451-2720
Brightspeed
Next Best Plan
Brightspeed logo
Monthly price
$50.00/mo.
Download speed
Up to 100 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
DSL
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

Most available internet providers in Alberta

The most available ISPs in Alberta is Hughesnet, which serves 100% of the area, with plans starting at $74.99/mo.

Brightspeed covers 97% of Alberta, with plans beginning at $50.00/mo.

Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Alberta address, you probably can connect to another internet type.

Most available plans

Hughesnet
Most Available Plan
Hughesnet logo
Monthly price
$74.99/mo.
Download speed
50 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Satellite
Brightspeed
Next Best Plan
Brightspeed logo
Monthly price
$50.00/mo.
Download speed
100 Mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
DSL
Call to order
(844) 451-2720

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Alberta internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Alberta?

Mediacom offers the cheapest internet plan in Alberta with plans starting at $24.99/mo. for 100 Mbps.

Brightspeed also offers cheap plans starting at $50.00/mo. for 100 Mbps.

At $0.05 per Mbps the Prime Internet 1 GIG plan from Mediacom gives you the most value for your dollar.

The fastest internet provider in Alberta is Mediacom. It has Cable internet plans with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Brightspeed also has fast dsl plans up to 100 Mbps.

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.