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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Valley internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
9300
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 92.93%
2 providers - 1.52%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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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*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 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 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley, $0.75.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
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, $0.75.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
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, $0.75.
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.
How can I boost my internet speeds?
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
Is cable or DSL better?
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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