*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.66%
2 providers - 91.74%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Muscle Shoals residents. 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 18% of those living in Muscle Shoals.
There are four internet providers serving the Muscle Shoals area, and 91.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Muscle Shoals's four 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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| Xfinity | 152.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 8.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 162.0 Mbps | 116.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Muscle Shoals.
The largest internet providers in Muscle Shoals are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Muscle Shoals.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Muscle Shoals residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 95% of the area. Muscle Shoals’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Muscle Shoals 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 nearly all households in Muscle Shoals covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals, $54.99.
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 Muscle Shoals, $2.04.
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 Muscle Shoals. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Muscle Shoals's providers, 316 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Muscle Shoals covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Muscle Shoals, $2.04.
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 Muscle Shoals. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Muscle Shoals's providers, 316 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Muscle Shoals covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Muscle Shoals 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Muscle Shoals, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Muscle Shoals, $2.04.
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 Muscle Shoals. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Muscle Shoals's providers, 316 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Muscle Shoals with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Muscle Shoals. The next fastest internet provider in Muscle Shoals is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.398% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Muscle Shoals with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Muscle Shoals, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Muscle Shoals, covering 1.398% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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