Advertiser Disclosure While this page may contain offers from our partners, our opinions are our own. Here's how we rate providers
Shop the best Fort Payne internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Farmers Long Distance  | $74.21 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 79% |
| Farmers Long Distance | $74.21 | 100 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 0.050% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| KilliansElectronics | $49.99 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Farmers Long Distance | $74.21 | 100 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
| Weiss Internet | $55.00 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 2.078% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Need help?14039
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.90%
2 providers - 90.03%
3 providers - 68.93%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Fort Payne residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 79% of those living in Fort Payne.
There are seven internet providers serving the Fort Payne area, and 90.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Payne's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 99 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Farmers Long Distance | 130 Mbps | 70 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| HughesNet | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fort Payne.
The largest internet providers in Fort Payne are AT&T, Spectrum, and Farmers Long Distance bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Fort Payne.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Fort Payne residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Fort Payne’s third most-available internet provider, Farmers Long Distance, offers fiber-optic to around 79% of Fort Payne residents.
|
|
|
|
|
*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Payne covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fort Payne 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Payne, $54.17.
AT&T 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 Fort Payne, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Fort Payne. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Payne's providers, 181 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Fort Payne covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne, $54.17.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Payne, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Fort Payne. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Payne's providers, 181 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Farmers Long Distance offers broadband to most households in Fort Payne covering 79% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Farmers Long Distance is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fort Payne than other internet types.
Internet prices for Farmers Long Distance start at $74.21/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Fort Payne, $54.17.
Farmers Long Distance customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.74 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Payne, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Farmers Long Distance offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fort Payne. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Payne's providers, 181 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fort Payne, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fort Payne, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fort Payne and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Fort Payne at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Fort Payne at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fort Payne residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Fort Payne may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $49.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Fort Payne cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Farmers Long Distance is the fastest internet provider in Fort Payne with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in Fort Payne. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Payne is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 99% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Fort Payne with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Payne, $54.17.
Farmers Long Distance is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Payne, covering 79% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
Our experts can help you find the right plan at the right price.
Call: (844) 451-2720
By subscribing, you agree to receive Allconnect promotional emails. Your privacy is important to us.
