Alabama Internet Overview
846 Mbps avg · 656 ZIP codes · 91% fiber · 67 counties
County Grade Distribution
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
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
Neighboring States
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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.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
The methodology behind every numeric value on this page is publicly documented on the the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) portal and described in detail on this site’s methodology page. Refresh cadence varies by underlying series; the page surfaces the as-of date for each number so readers can trace any figure back to the source release.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.