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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.470% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 19% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 21% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Harbor Communications 
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- | 940 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
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Harbor Communications
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- | 940 - 20 Mbps | Wired | 100% |
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Hunt Telecommunications
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- | 25 - 1.5 Mbps | Wired | 5.890% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Harbor Communications
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- | 940 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.93%
3 providers - 94.75%
4+ providers - 33.37%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 36582 ZIP code 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 36582 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in the 36582 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 36582 area, and 99.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 36582, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 36582 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and CenturyLink bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 36582 ZIP code, covering 81% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 19% of the area. Theodore’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 21% of residents in the 36582 ZIP code.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 36582 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Theodore, $48.33.
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 Theodore, $1.34.
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 36582 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Theodore's providers, 259 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 36582 ZIP code, covering 19% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 36582 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Theodore, $48.33.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Theodore, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 36582 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Theodore's providers, 259 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 36582 ZIP code, covering 21% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Theodore, $48.33.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Theodore, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 36582 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Theodore's providers, 259 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 36582 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 36582 and the greater Theodore area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Theodore at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Theodore at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 36582 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 36582 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 81% of households in 36582. The next fastest internet provider in the 36582 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 5.470% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 36582 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Theodore, $48.33.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 36582 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 36582 and is available to 5.470% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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