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Internet providers in Valley, AL
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Valley, AL internet providers
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Valley internet service at a glance
At 93%, broadband coverage in Valley 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 Valley area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of Valley residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 1.520% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Valley, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Valley area, and 1.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Valley's four internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Valley
The largest internet providers in Valley are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Valley.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Valley residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Valley’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Valley residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Valley covering 93% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Valley residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Valley, $46.25.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Valley. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley's providers, 86 Mbps.
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 Valley covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Valley 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 Valley, $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 Valley, $0.94.
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 Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Valley's providers, 86 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 Valley covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Valley 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Valley, $46.25.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley, $0.94.
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 Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Valley's providers, 86 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Valley?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Valley with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Valley. The next fastest internet provider in Valley is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Valley?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Valley with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valley, $46.25.
Where can I find free Wi-Fi near me?
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.
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.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
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.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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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