Compare Troy internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Troy – 132.0 Mbps
AL – 134.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Troy – 61.0 Mbps
AL – 53.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Troy.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
Troy Cablevision | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 2.111% |
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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.68%
2 providers - 87.87%
3 providers - 1.16%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 91%, broadband coverage in Troy 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 Troy area will have access to DSL, which covers 85% of Troy residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 73% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 44% of those living in Troy.
There are five internet providers serving the Troy area, and 87.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Troy's five internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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HughesNet | 17.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
Troy Cablevision | 129.0 Mbps | 56.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
AT&T | 73.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | DSL |
Viasat | 11.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Troy.
The largest internet providers in Troy are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Troy.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Troy residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Troy’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Troy 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Troy covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Troy 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Troy, $63.33.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Troy, $3.96.
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 1.5 Mbps in Troy. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Troy's providers, 18 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Troy covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Troy 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Troy, $63.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Troy, $3.96.
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 Troy. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Troy's providers, 18 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Troy covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Troy 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 $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Troy, $63.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Troy, $3.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Troy. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Troy's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Troy with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in Troy. The next fastest internet provider in Troy is Troy Cablevision, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Troy with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Troy, $63.33.
Troy Cablevision is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Troy, covering 99% of the city.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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