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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 69% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 68% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.51%
2 providers - 91.27%
3 providers - 68.68%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Auburn 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 Auburn area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Auburn residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 40% of those living in Auburn.
There are five internet providers serving the Auburn area, and 91.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Auburn's five 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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| Spectrum | 138.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 25.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Viasat | 18.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 231.0 Mbps | 172.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Auburn.
The largest internet providers in Auburn are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Auburn.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Auburn residents, covering 86% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 13% of the area. Auburn’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 99% of Auburn 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Auburn covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Auburn 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 Auburn, $53.99.
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 Auburn, $0.36.
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 Auburn. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Auburn's providers, 562 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Auburn covering 13% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Auburn than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Auburn, $53.99.
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 Auburn, $0.36.
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 1,000 Mbps in Auburn. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Auburn's providers, 562 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 all households in Auburn covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Auburn residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Auburn, $53.99.
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 Auburn, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Auburn. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Auburn's providers, 562 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Auburn, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Auburn, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Auburn and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Auburn at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Auburn at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Auburn residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Auburn with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in Auburn. The next fastest internet provider in Auburn is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 13% of the area.
WOW! offers the cheapest internet in Auburn with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Auburn, $53.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Auburn, covering 69% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Auburn and is available to 13% of households.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
*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
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