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Internet providers in Piedmont, AL
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Piedmont, AL internet providers
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Piedmont internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Piedmont 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 Piedmont area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Piedmont residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Piedmont, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Piedmont area, and 95.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Piedmont's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Piedmont
The largest internet providers in Piedmont are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Piedmont.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Piedmont residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 98% of the area. Piedmont’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Piedmont residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Piedmont covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Piedmont 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $46.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 89 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Piedmont covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Piedmont residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $46.25.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 89 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Piedmont covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Piedmont 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $46.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $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 Piedmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 89 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Piedmont?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Piedmont with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Piedmont. The next fastest internet provider in Piedmont is Fort Code Inc., offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 95% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Piedmont?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Piedmont with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $46.25.
Should I use my own router?
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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