Compare Irondale internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Irondale – Mbps
GA – 133 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Irondale – Mbps
GA – 48 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Irondale.
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Irondale is comparable to the rest of Georgia - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Irondale area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Irondale residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 61% of those living in Irondale.
There are four internet providers serving the Irondale area. Among Irondale's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Irondale are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Irondale.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Irondale residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 33% of the area. Irondale’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Irondale 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Irondale covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Irondale 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Irondale, $54.99.
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 Irondale, $2.04.
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 Irondale. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irondale's providers, 525 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Irondale covering 33% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Irondale than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Irondale, $54.99.
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 Irondale, $2.04.
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 1,000 Mbps in Irondale. These download speeds are available to 33% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irondale's providers, 525 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Irondale covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Irondale 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 Irondale, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Irondale, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Irondale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irondale's providers, 525 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Irondale, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Irondale, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Irondale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Irondale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Irondale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Irondale residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Irondale with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Irondale. The next fastest internet provider in Irondale is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 33% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Irondale with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Irondale, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Irondale, covering 33% of the city.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.