Compare 35601 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Decatur – 119 Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Decatur – 28 Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Decatur.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.400% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 63% |
WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 60% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.44%
3 providers - 61.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 35601 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 35601 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in the 35601 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 35601 area, and 99.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 35601, 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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AT&T | 196 Mbps | 156 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 124 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Decatur.
The largest internet providers serving the 35601 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and WOW! bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 35601 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Decatur’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers fiber-optic to around 63% of residents in the 35601 ZIP code.
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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 the 35601 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Decatur, $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 Decatur, $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 35601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Decatur's providers, 482 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.
**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 the 35601 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 35601 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 Decatur, $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 Decatur, $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 35601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Decatur's providers, 482 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.
**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
Fiber-optic from WOW! offers broadband to most households in the 35601 ZIP code, covering 63% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from WOW! is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 35601 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Decatur, $53.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Decatur, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 35601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Decatur's providers, 482 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 35601 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 35601 and the greater Decatur area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Decatur at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Decatur at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 35601 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 35601 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 35601. The next fastest internet provider in the 35601 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.400% of the area.
WOW! offers the cheapest internet in the 35601 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Decatur, $53.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 35601 ZIP code, covering 63% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 35601 and is available to 0.400% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
*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