Compare 36272 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Piedmont – 98 Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Piedmont – 14 Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Piedmont.
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Internet providers in 36272
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36272 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 25 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 60% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 57% |
BendBroadband  | - | 300 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 6.730% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.890% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.160% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Weiss Internet | $55.00 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 61% |
| KilliansElectronics | $49.99 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 1.340% |
*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 Aug 11, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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Broadband availability
6814
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 85.11%
2 providers - 46.48%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 85%, broadband coverage in the 36272 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Alabama - 94%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 36272 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 69% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 60% 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 eight internet providers serving the 36272 area, and 46.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 36272, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Piedmont
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 66 Mbps | 74 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 126 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Sparklight | 150 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 10 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Piedmont.
Top high-speed internet providers in 36272
The largest internet providers serving the 36272 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 36272 ZIP code, covering 60% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 57% of the area. Piedmont’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 36272 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 36272 ZIP code, covering 60% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.20 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $0.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 36272 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 212 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in the 36272 ZIP code, covering 57% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 36272 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $54.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Piedmont, $0.68.
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 36272 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 212 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 36272 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 36272 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $54.99.
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 Piedmont, $0.68.
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 36272 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Piedmont's providers, 212 Mbps.
Internet providers in 36272 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 36272 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 57% of households in 36272. The next fastest internet provider in the 36272 ZIP code is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.890% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in the 36272 ZIP with service starting at $45/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Piedmont, $54.99.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 36272 ZIP code, covering 0.160% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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