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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 68% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.644% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Wireless Internet Solutions Experts  | - | 25 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 44% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.95%
2 providers - 97.92%
3 providers - 80.44%
4+ providers - 0.68%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Montgomery residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 74% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 44% of those living in Montgomery.
There are six internet providers serving the Montgomery area, and 97.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Montgomery's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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| WOW! | 125.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 21.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 168.0 Mbps | 124.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 230.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Montgomery.
The largest internet providers in Montgomery are AT&T, Spectrum, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Montgomery.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Montgomery residents, covering 68% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Montgomery’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 95% of Montgomery 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Montgomery covering 68% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Montgomery 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 Montgomery, $53.99.
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 Montgomery, $0.36.
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 Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 68% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 522 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 all households in Montgomery covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Montgomery 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 Montgomery, $53.99.
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 Montgomery, $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 20 Mbps in Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 522 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 WOW! offers broadband to nearly all households in Montgomery covering 95% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Montgomery residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Montgomery, $53.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Montgomery, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 522 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Montgomery, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Montgomery, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Montgomery and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Montgomery at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Montgomery at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Montgomery residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Montgomery with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 68% of households in Montgomery. The next fastest internet provider in Montgomery is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.644% of the area.
WOW! offers the cheapest internet in Montgomery with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Montgomery, $53.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Montgomery, covering 95% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Montgomery and is available to 4.644% of households.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
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