Compare Saks internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Saks – Mbps
AL – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Saks – Mbps
AL – 47 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Saks.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 95.02%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Saks 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 Saks area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Saks residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in Saks.
There are four internet providers serving the Saks area, and 95.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Saks's four internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Saks are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Saks.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Saks residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Saks’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Saks 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Saks covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Saks 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 Saks, $58.75.
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 Saks, $0.95.
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 Saks. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saks's providers, 278 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.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Saks covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Saks residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Saks, $58.75.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saks, $0.95.
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 Saks. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saks's providers, 278 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 Saks covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Saks 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 Saks, $58.75.
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 Saks, $0.95.
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 Saks. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saks's providers, 278 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Saks with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Saks. The next fastest internet provider in Saks is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Saks with plans starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saks, $58.75.
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.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
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