Find internet providers serving the 36206 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.78%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 36206 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Alabama - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 36206 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in the 36206 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 36206 area, and 98.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 36206, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 197 Mbps | 151 Mbps | DSL |
| Sparklight | 92 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Anniston.
The largest internet providers serving the 36206 ZIP code are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 36206 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Anniston’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 36206 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 36206 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Anniston, $58.75.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Anniston, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 36206 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Anniston's providers, 278 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in the 36206 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 36206 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Anniston, $58.75.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Anniston, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 36206 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Anniston's providers, 278 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 36206 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 36206 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Anniston, $58.75.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Anniston, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 36206 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Anniston's providers, 278 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 36206 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 36206. The next fastest internet provider in the 36206 ZIP code is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in the 36206 ZIP with service starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Anniston, $58.75.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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