6 Best Internet Providers in 36022, AL
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| 36022 ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,279 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real 36022 Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
36022 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 36022.
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36022 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 36022.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 36022, AL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 36022 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 36022, AL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in 36022 based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 36022, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 50.48% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 36022, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 36022
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 36022 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 36022 Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Central Access | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on 87 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for 36022 residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Central Access wins for second-place in Alabama, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.2% coverage in 36022.
At a national level, based on 3711 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Central Access is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 36022?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 36022?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Central Access should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 36022
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Central Access | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 36022
| ISP / Tech Type | 36022 Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Central Access | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 36022 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Central Access. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 36022. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,369 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 36022?
Alabama customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.20 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Central Access is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 36022 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 36022, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 36022
| ISP / Tech Type | 36022 Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Central Access | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
36022 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 36022 below, including the metrics used and how 36022 compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 36022 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 82.65% | 68.19% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,279 Mbps | 3,158 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 36022. | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 5% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 86% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 82% | 66% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 82% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
36022 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 36022 is B-, which is much better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 36022 is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 36022 have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 36022 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
93% of 36022 households have an internet connection despite having 99.49% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of 36022 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 36022?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
How Much Speed does a 36022 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 36022 is 2.9, which is larger than the Alabama average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 36022's average household income is $94,492 which is much higher than the Alabama average of $70,756 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
36022 also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Alabama who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 36022 has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 36022 households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 36022?
Central Access Fiber in 36022, AL
Central Access offers Fiber service to 80.2% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, Central Access Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,369 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Central Access Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in 36022, AL
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 20.8% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in 36022, AL
AT&T offers Fiber service to 20.8% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 36022?
Spectrum Cable in 36022, AL
Spectrum offers Cable service to 81.9% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 36022?
EarthLink DSL in 36022, AL
EarthLink offers DSL service to 32.4% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 36022 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 36022, AL
AT&T offers DSL service to 32.4% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 36022 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 36022?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 36022, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 36022, AL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.7% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 36022, AL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.7% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 36022, AL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of 36022 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 36022?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 36022 is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Central Access. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 36022 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 36022, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 36022 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 36022 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 36022's B- ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
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