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Internet providers in Rainsville, AL
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Rainsville, AL internet providers
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Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | DSL | 100% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 13% |
Killians Electronics LLC | - | - | Wireless | 10% |
*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?Rainsville internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rainsville 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 Rainsville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Rainsville residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Rainsville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Rainsville area, and 0.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rainsville's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Rainsville
The largest internet providers in Rainsville are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to Rainsville.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Rainsville residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.

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 Rainsville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rainsville 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rainsville, $55.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rainsville, $2.89.
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 Rainsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Rainsville's providers, 19 Mbps.

Viasat 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Rainsville covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rainsville 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rainsville, $55.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rainsville, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Rainsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Rainsville's providers, 19 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Rainsville?
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. is the fastest internet provider in Rainsville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rainsville. The next fastest internet provider in Rainsville is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Rainsville?
Viasat offers the cheapest internet in Rainsville with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Rainsville, $55.00.
Is fiber internet available in Rainsville?
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rainsville, covering 100% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
How do I get cheaper internet?
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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