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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 87% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 72% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.450% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 77% |
Troy Cablevision  | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.273% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | DSL | 0.044% |
| 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.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.70%
2 providers - 97.12%
3 providers - 89.68%
4+ providers - 47.15%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Dothan 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 Dothan area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Dothan residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 29% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in Dothan.
There are seven internet providers serving the Dothan area, and 97.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dothan's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 4.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 138.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Troy Cablevision | 150.0 Mbps | 68.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| WOW! | 37.0 Mbps | 35.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 21.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 189.0 Mbps | 76.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 22.0 Mbps | 12.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dothan.
The largest internet providers in Dothan are Xfinity, Spectrum, and CenturyLink bringing cable and DSL options to Dothan.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Dothan residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 72% of the area. Dothan’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 92% of Dothan 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Dothan covering 87% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dothan residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Dothan, $49.16.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dothan, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Dothan. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dothan's providers, 90 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 most households in Dothan covering 72% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dothan 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 Dothan, $49.16.
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 Dothan, $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 10 Mbps in Dothan. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dothan's providers, 90 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
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Dothan covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Dothan 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Dothan, $49.16.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dothan, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Dothan. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dothan's providers, 90 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Dothan, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Dothan, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Dothan and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dothan at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dothan at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Dothan residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Dothan with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in Dothan. The next fastest internet provider in Dothan is WOW!, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 77% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Dothan with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dothan, $49.16.
Troy Cablevision is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dothan, covering 5.273% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Dothan and is available to 2.450% of households.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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