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Internet providers in Saks, AL
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| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Saks internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
10827
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 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Saks, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
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 $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Saks
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.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Saks, $46.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saks, $1.25.
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 Saks. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saks's providers, 278 Mbps.
Sparklight 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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Saks, $46.25.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saks, $1.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 1,000 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.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Saks, $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 Saks, $1.25.
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 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.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Saks?
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Saks with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Saks. The next fastest internet provider in Saks is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 95% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Saks?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Saks with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saks, $46.25.
What’s the best internet provider in my area?
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
How do I get faster 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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
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