FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Alabama Internet Overview
846 Mbps avg · 656 ZIP codes · 91% fiber · 67 counties
846
Avg Mbps
91%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
656
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
16
B
18
C
23
D
7
F
3
Best Broadband Counties in Alabama
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| Madison | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 22 |
| DeKalb | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
| Pike | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Dale | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Coffee | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Marshall | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Jefferson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 54 |
| Crenshaw | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Mobile | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 38 |
| Montgomery | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 22 |
| Elmore | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| St. Clair | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Shelby | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| Autauga | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
Slowest Counties in Alabama
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | F | 100 Mbps | 0% | 5 |
| Lowndes | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Perry | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Washington | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 14 |
| Cleburne | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Conecuh | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Sumter | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 8 |
| Clay | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Lamar | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 5 |
| Fayette | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Winston | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Lawrence | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 7 |
| Hale | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Marion | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 6 |
| Wilcox | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
All 67 Counties in Alabama
AJackson
AMadison
ADeKalb
APike
ADale
ACoffee
AMarshall
AJefferson
ACrenshaw
AMobile
AMontgomery
AElmore
ASt. Clair
AShelby
AAutauga
ALee
BMorgan
BTuscaloosa
BBaldwin
BBlount
BLimestone
BCoosa
BEtowah
BCalhoun
BCullman
BLauderdale
BHouston
BColbert
BBullock
BChilton
BRussell
BTallapoosa
BTalladega
BWalker
CDallas
CBibb
CMarengo
CChambers
CCovington
CChoctaw
CBarbour
CGeneva
CCherokee
CRandolph
CFranklin
CEscambia
CButler
CHenry
CMonroe
CMacon
CClarke
CPickens
CWilcox
CMarion
CHale
CWinston
CLawrence
DFayette
DClay
DLamar
DSumter
DConecuh
DCleburne
DWashington
FPerry
FLowndes
FGreene
Internet Providers in Alabama
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | — | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | — | 940 Mbps |
| Mediacom | 656 | 1,000 Mbps |
| WOW! Internet | 656 | 1,000 Mbps |
Cities in Alabama
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Alabama?
Alabama has an average maximum download speed of 846 Mbps across 656 ZIP codes. 91% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Alabama have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Alabama include Jackson (Grade A), Madison (Grade A), DeKalb (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Alabama compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Alabama averages 846 Mbps — below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 91% in Alabama.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection