Compare 35905 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Gadsden – 137 Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Gadsden – 32 Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Gadsden.
Internet providers in 35905
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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.
**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.
Need help?35905 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
3351
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.80%
2 providers - 86.25%
3 providers - 3.34%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 35905 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 35905 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in the 35905 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 35905 area, and 86.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 35905, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Gadsden
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Sparklight | 105 Mbps | 99 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 73 Mbps | 61 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 127 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | 93 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Gadsden.
Top high-speed internet providers in 35905
The largest internet providers serving the 35905 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 35905 ZIP code, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 89% of the area. Gadsden’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 35905 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 nearly all households in the 35905 ZIP code, covering 82% 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 Gadsden, $52.49.
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 Gadsden, $0.52.
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 35905 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gadsden's providers, 400 Mbps.
Xfinity cable 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 35905 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 35905 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 Gadsden, $52.49.
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 Gadsden, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 35905 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gadsden's providers, 400 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 35905 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 35905 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Gadsden, $52.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gadsden, $0.52.
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 35905 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gadsden's providers, 400 Mbps.
Internet providers in 35905 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 35905 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in 35905. The next fastest internet provider in the 35905 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 89% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 35905 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gadsden, $52.49.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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%.
*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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