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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.53%
2 providers - 94.21%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Opp 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 Opp area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Opp residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.520% of those living in Opp.
There are four internet providers serving the Opp area, and 94.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Opp's four internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 106.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 6.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Opp.
The largest internet providers in Opp are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Opp.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Opp residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 95% of the area. Opp’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Opp 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Opp covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Opp 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Opp, $51.24.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Opp, $1.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Opp. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Opp's providers, 47 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 Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Opp covering 95% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Opp 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 Opp, $51.24.
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 Opp, $1.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Opp. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Opp's providers, 47 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 Opp covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Opp 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Opp, $51.24.
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 Opp, $1.38.
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 Opp. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Opp's providers, 47 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Opp with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Opp. The next fastest internet provider in Opp is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Opp with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Opp, $51.24.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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