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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.571% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 95.73%
3 providers - 0.23%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Oxford 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 Oxford area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Oxford residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Oxford.
There are four internet providers serving the Oxford area, and 95.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oxford's four internet providers, prices start at $50 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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| Sparklight | 167.0 Mbps | 24.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 138.0 Mbps | 96.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oxford.
The largest internet providers in Oxford are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Oxford.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Oxford residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 99% of the area. Oxford’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Oxford 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 Oxford covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Oxford 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Oxford, $60.00.
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 Oxford, $0.94.
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 Oxford. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oxford's providers, 528 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 Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Oxford covering 99% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oxford residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Oxford, $60.00.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oxford, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Oxford. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oxford's providers, 528 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 Oxford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Oxford 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 Oxford, $60.00.
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 Oxford, $0.94.
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 Oxford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Oxford's providers, 528 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Oxford with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Oxford. The next fastest internet provider in Oxford is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 3.571% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Oxford with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Oxford, $60.00.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Oxford, covering 3.571% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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