Compare Argo internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Argo – Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Argo – Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Argo.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 93% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 31% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
USA Communications | - | 30 - 750 Mbps | Cable | 38% |
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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.93%
2 providers - 94.97%
3 providers - 43.78%
4+ providers - 18.83%
Source: FCC
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 99% of Argo residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 64% 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 $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
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.
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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 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Argo, $57.99.
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 Argo, $0.82.
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 Argo. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Argo's providers, 98 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Argo, $57.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Argo, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 98 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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 $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Argo, $57.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Argo, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Argo. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Argo's providers, 98 Mbps.
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 higher than average in Argo at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Argo at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Argo residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Argo with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 11% of households in Argo. The next fastest internet provider in Argo is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Argo with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Argo, $57.99.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Argo, covering 25% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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%.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem