*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 - 99.14%
2 providers - 91.79%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Chelsea 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 Chelsea area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Chelsea residents. Cable 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 40% of those living in Chelsea.
There are four internet providers serving the Chelsea area, and 91.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Chelsea's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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 | 47.0 Mbps | 7.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 182.0 Mbps | 163.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chelsea.
The largest internet providers in Chelsea are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Chelsea.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Chelsea residents, covering 89% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 22% of the area. Chelsea’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 93% of Chelsea 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 Chelsea covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Chelsea 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 Chelsea, $59.99.
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 Chelsea, $0.67.
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 Chelsea. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chelsea's providers, 353 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 some, but not many households in Chelsea covering 22% 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea, $59.99.
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 Chelsea, $0.67.
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 Chelsea. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chelsea's providers, 353 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 nearly all households in Chelsea covering 93% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Chelsea 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 Chelsea, $59.99.
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 Chelsea, $0.67.
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 Chelsea. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chelsea's providers, 353 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Chelsea, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Chelsea, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Chelsea and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Chelsea at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Chelsea at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Chelsea residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Chelsea with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Chelsea. The next fastest internet provider in Chelsea is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Chelsea with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Chelsea, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Chelsea, covering 22% of the city.
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%.
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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.
*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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