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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 8.044% |
| USA Communications | - | 30 - 750 Mbps | Cable | 65% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.21%
2 providers - 72.24%
3 providers - 0.37%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 95%, broadband coverage in Pell City 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 Pell City area will have access to cable, which covers 91% of Pell City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 51% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.000% of those living in Pell City.
There are five internet providers serving the Pell City area, and 72.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pell City's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 21 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
| Windstream | 48 Mbps | 28 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Pell City.
The largest internet providers in Pell City are CenturyLink and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Pell City.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Pell City residents, covering 87% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from CenturyLink, which covers 15% of the area. Pell City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Pell City 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Pell City covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Pell City 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Pell City, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pell City, $3.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Pell City. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pell City's providers, 79 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in Pell City covering 15% 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 Pell City than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Pell City, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pell City, $3.25.
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 Pell City. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pell City's providers, 79 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Pell City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Pell City 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 Pell City, $61.66.
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 Pell City, $3.25.
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 Pell City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Pell City's providers, 79 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Pell City with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.044% of households in Pell City. The next fastest internet provider in Pell City is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 87% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Pell City with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pell City, $61.66.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pell City, covering 15% of the city.
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.
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.
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