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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 Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?Gardendale internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
12006
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.70%
2 providers - 97.36%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Gardendale 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 Gardendale area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Gardendale residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Gardendale, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Gardendale area, and 97.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gardendale's four internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Gardendale
The largest internet providers in Gardendale are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Gardendale.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Gardendale residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Gardendale’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Gardendale residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Gardendale covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Gardendale 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Gardendale, $46.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gardendale, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Gardendale. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Gardendale's providers, 103 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Gardendale covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Gardendale residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gardendale, $46.25.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gardendale, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Gardendale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gardendale's providers, 103 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Gardendale covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Gardendale 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Gardendale, $46.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gardendale, $0.75.
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 Gardendale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Gardendale's providers, 103 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Gardendale?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Gardendale with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Gardendale. The next fastest internet provider in Gardendale is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 97% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Gardendale?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Gardendale with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gardendale, $46.25.
What internet speeds do I get?
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
How do I get faster internet?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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