*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 - 96.56%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 37%, broadband coverage in Oneonta is much lower than the rest of Alabama - 94%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Oneonta area will have access to cable, which covers 35% of Oneonta residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 18% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.190% of those living in Oneonta.
There are four internet providers serving the Oneonta area. Among Oneonta's four internet providers, prices start at $59.95 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 24.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oneonta.
The largest internet providers in Oneonta are Otelco and HughesNet bringing cable, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Oneonta.
Cable internet from Otelco is available to most Oneonta residents, covering 76% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Otelco, which covers 25% of the area. Oneonta’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Oneonta 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.
Cable from Otelco offers broadband to most households in Oneonta covering 76% of the area.
Otelco’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oneonta residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Otelco start at $59.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Oneonta, $64.98.
Otelco customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 150 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oneonta, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Otelco offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Oneonta. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Oneonta's providers, 83 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.
Fiber-optic from Otelco offers broadband to some, but not many households in Oneonta covering 25% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Otelco is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Oneonta than other internet types.
Internet prices for Otelco start at $59.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Oneonta, $64.98.
Otelco customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 150 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oneonta, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Otelco offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Oneonta. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Oneonta's providers, 83 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 Oneonta covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Oneonta 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Oneonta, $64.98.
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 Oneonta, $0.40.
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 Oneonta. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Oneonta's providers, 83 Mbps.
Viasat is the fastest internet provider in Oneonta with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Oneonta. The next fastest internet provider in Oneonta is Otelco, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 76% of the area.
Otelco offers the cheapest internet in Oneonta with plans starting at $59.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Oneonta, $64.98.
Otelco is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Oneonta, covering 25% of the city.
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%.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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