| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.648% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Harbor Communications  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | - | Wired | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | - | Wireless | 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.61%
3 providers - 96.02%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Bay Minette residents. DSL 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 1.300% of those living in Bay Minette.
There are five internet providers serving the Bay Minette area, and 98.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bay Minette's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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 | 15 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Mediacom | 186 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 64 Mbps | 36 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bay Minette.
The largest internet providers in Bay Minette are AT&T, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Bay Minette.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Bay Minette residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 98% of the area. Bay Minette’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette, $52.49.
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 Bay Minette, $1.35.
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 Bay Minette. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bay Minette's providers, 331 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 Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Bay Minette covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bay Minette residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bay Minette, $52.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bay Minette, $1.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bay Minette. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bay Minette's providers, 331 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 Bay Minette covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bay Minette 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bay Minette, $52.49.
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 Bay Minette, $1.35.
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 Bay Minette. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bay Minette's providers, 331 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Bay Minette with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Bay Minette. The next fastest internet provider in Bay Minette is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.648% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Bay Minette with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bay Minette, $52.49.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bay Minette, covering 100% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Bay Minette and is available to 0.648% of households.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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