Compare 35034 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Brent – 33 Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Brent – 31 Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Brent.
Internet providers in 35034
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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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?35034 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
4107
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.65%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in the 35034 ZIP code 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 35034 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 68% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in the 35034 ZIP code.
There are three internet providers serving the 35034 area. Among three internet providers in 35034, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Brent
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Brent.
Top high-speed internet providers in 35034
The largest internet providers serving the 35034 ZIP code are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 35034 ZIP code, covering 79% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Brent’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 35034 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 most households in the 35034 ZIP code, covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Brent, $63.33.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brent, $3.96.
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 0.768 Mbps in 35034 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brent's providers, 18 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 35034 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 35034 ZIP 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Brent, $63.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brent, $3.96.
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 35034 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Brent's providers, 18 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 35034 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 35034 ZIP 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Brent, $63.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brent, $3.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 35034 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brent's providers, 18 Mbps.
Internet providers in 35034 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 35034 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in 35034. The next fastest internet provider in the 35034 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 35034 ZIP with service starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Brent, $63.33.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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