Compare 36608 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Mobile – 125 Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Mobile – 59 Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mobile.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.580% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 87% |
Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 49% |
Harbor Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Harbor Communications | - | - | Wired | 100% |
C Spire | - | - | Fiber-optic | 11% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Harbor Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
DSLbyAir | $59.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 10% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.84%
3 providers - 98.57%
4+ providers - 44.43%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 36608 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 36608 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in the 36608 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 36608 area, and 99.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 36608, prices start at $19.99 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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Mediacom | 142 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 176 Mbps | 145 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 142 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 35 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mobile.
The largest internet providers serving the 36608 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 36608 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 87% of the area. Mobile’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 49% of residents in the 36608 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 36608 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Mobile, $47.99.
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 Mobile, $1.30.
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 36608 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mobile's providers, 248 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 36608 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 36608 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 Mobile, $47.99.
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 Mobile, $1.30.
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 36608 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mobile's providers, 248 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to about half of households in the 36608 ZIP code, covering 49% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 36608 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mobile, $47.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mobile, $1.30.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 36608 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 49% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mobile's providers, 248 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 36608 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 36608 and the greater Mobile area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mobile at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mobile at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 36608 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 36608 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 36608. The next fastest internet provider in the 36608 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.580% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 36608 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mobile, $47.99.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 36608 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. C Spire also offers fiber internet in 36608 and is available to 11% of households.
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.
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.
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.
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