Compare Attalla internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Attalla – 67 Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Attalla – 12 Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Attalla.
*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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 95.62%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Attalla 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 Attalla area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Attalla residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Attalla, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Attalla area, and 95.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Attalla's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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Viasat | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
AT&T | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 95 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Attalla.
The largest internet providers in Attalla are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Attalla.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Attalla residents, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Attalla’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Attalla 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 nearly all households in Attalla covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Attalla 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 Attalla, $54.99.
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 Attalla, $2.29.
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 Attalla. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Attalla's providers, 275 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Attalla covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Attalla residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Attalla, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Attalla, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Attalla. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Attalla's providers, 275 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 Attalla covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Attalla 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 Attalla, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Attalla, $2.29.
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 Attalla. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Attalla's providers, 275 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Attalla with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in Attalla. The next fastest internet provider in Attalla is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Attalla with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Attalla, $54.99.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.