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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 26% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Harbor Communications  | - | 940 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | 940 - 20 Mbps | Wired | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | 940 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.77%
3 providers - 97.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Orange Beach residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 47% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in Orange Beach.
There are five internet providers serving the Orange Beach area, and 98.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Orange Beach's five 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 4.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 132.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Orange Beach.
The largest internet providers in Orange Beach are CenturyLink and Mediacom bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Orange Beach.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Orange Beach residents, covering 92% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 26% of the area. Orange Beach’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 97% of Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach, $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 Orange Beach, $1.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Orange Beach. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orange Beach's providers, 113 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Orange Beach covering 26% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Orange Beach than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Orange Beach, $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 Orange Beach, $1.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Orange Beach. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orange Beach's providers, 113 Mbps.
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Orange Beach covering 97% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach, $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 Orange Beach, $1.31.
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 Orange Beach. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orange Beach's providers, 113 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Orange Beach, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Orange Beach, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Orange Beach and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Orange Beach at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Orange Beach at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Orange Beach residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Orange Beach with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Orange Beach. The next fastest internet provider in Orange Beach is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Orange Beach with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Orange Beach, $51.24.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Orange Beach, covering 100% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Orange Beach and is available to 26% of households.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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