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Internet providers in Argo, AL
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Argo, AL internet providers
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| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 80 Mbps | DSL | 31% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Windstream | $75 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
| USA Holdings LLC | - | - | Cable | 38% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Argo internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Argo 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 Argo area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Argo residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in Argo.
There are seven internet providers serving the Argo area, and 94.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Argo's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Argo
The largest internet providers in Argo are AT&T, Spectrum, and CenturyLink bringing DSL and cable options to Argo.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many Argo residents, covering 11% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 93% of the area. Argo’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 31% of Argo residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Argo covering 11% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Argo 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Argo, $41.66.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Argo, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Argo. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Argo's providers, 115 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Argo covering 93% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Argo residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Argo, $41.66.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Argo, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Argo. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Argo's providers, 115 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Argo covering 31% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Argo 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Argo, $41.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Argo, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Argo. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Argo's providers, 115 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Argo, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Argo, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Argo and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Argo at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Argo at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Argo residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Argo?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Argo with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Argo. The next fastest internet provider in Argo is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 96% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Argo?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Argo with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Argo, $41.66.
Is fiber internet available in Argo?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Argo, covering 25% of the city.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Why is my internet slow today?
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.
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