Best Internet Providers in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Arlington has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Arlington.
Ranks compare Arlington with the 17 neighborhoods in Birmingham.
The Best Internet in Arlington, Birmingham, AL at a Glance
Arlington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Arlington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arlington, Birmingham, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Arlington based on 95 Alabama customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arlington?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Arlington, Birmingham
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Arlington Compares to the Rest of Birmingham
Arlington's report card score is 17th of 17 and its connectivity index is 17th of 17.
| Measure | Arlington | Rank among neighborhoods in Birmingham | Birmingham | Jefferson County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 20.0% | 17th of 17 | 72.7% | 73.9% | 71.5% | Crestline (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 1,406 Mbps | 17th of 17 | 3,365 Mbps | 3,765 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Echo Highlands (4,690 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | 16th of 17 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.1 | Redmont Park (8.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | Tied 11th of 17 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Roebuck (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | 17th of 17 | 12% | 12% | 15% | Forest Park (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 85% | 17th of 17 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Crestline and Highland Park and 2 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 73% | 17th of 17 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Highland Park and Redmont Park (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | 17th of 17 | 74% | 77% | 76% | Redmont Park (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 34% | 17th of 17 | 77% | 77% | 81% | Redmont Park (94%) |
| Median household income | $24,368 | 17th of 17 | $85,450 | $83,549 | $93,246 | Redmont Park ($175,425) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | Tied 14th of 17 | 15% | 16% | 16% | Five Points South (58%) |
Fiber reaches 20.0% of homes in Arlington, against 72.7% across Birmingham and 73.9% across Jefferson County. Households in Arlington are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $24,368 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Arlington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
EarthLink Fiber in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
540 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 540 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 39 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
Spectrum Cable in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
EarthLink DSL in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.7% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Arlington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Arlington, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.7% of Arlington homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Arlington from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Arlington Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Arlington that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Crestline has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Highland Park the fewest (27.0%); Arlington has 20.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington (this page) | 3,052 | 20.0% | 1,406 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Glen Iris | 8,754 | 47.1% | 2,551 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 67/100 |
| Five Points South | 8,276 | 44.1% | 2,209 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 68/100 |
| Southside | 5,864 | 65.0% | 2,146 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 55/100 |
| Crossgate (Vestavia Hills) | 4,133 | 90.5% | 4,410 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 69/100 |
| Belview Heights | 3,755 | 91.6% | 4,677 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 49/100 |
| Redmont Park | 3,689 | 84.3% | 4,067 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Crestline | 3,389 | 98.1% | 4,385 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 75/100 |
| Forest Park | 3,328 | 80.6% | 3,657 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Norwood | 3,206 | 44.9% | 2,229 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 25/100 |
| Highland Park | 3,189 | 27.0% | 2,030 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arlington?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Spectrum 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 Arlington
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Arlington Internet Providers
Based on 95 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Arlington residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.70 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Arlington.
At a national level, based on 4173 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arlington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Arlington, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arlington Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arlington
Based on data reported by Arlington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Arlington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arlington Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arlington?
Of the providers in Arlington, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Arlington where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Alabama or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Arlington, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Arlington
| ISP / Tech Type | Arlington Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Dragonfly Internet
November 05, 2026 Borderline unusable internet, they'll charge you for "up to" 500mbps and you wont even crack 30 on their best days. Genuinely hope a class action lawsuit comes for these people and their scam.
Jon S
TEC Fiber
October 28, 2026 Fine when it works. Fails an average of once in every 2 weeks.
Fuck u is my name
Buzz Broadband
October 08, 2026 There ass leather shove a cactus up my ass then use them
An Alabama Customer
C Spire Fiber
June 17, 2026 Joseph G
AT&T Fiber
June 07, 2026 ATT's install was fairly straight forward although its really only done through service contractors rather than ATT employees which I guess is standard. They were however very helpful and I even got one of their direct numbers if there is ever an issue. I do wish Their standard equipment came with an option to modify the band the WIFI broadcasts on because all my neighbors operate on the same band, leading to clutter. I have not had any noticeable outages other than those related to power outages. Having symmetric upload/download is also a plus with no data caps. They do offer incentives if you sign up yourself, and another incentive if you place a service in the cart but leave and come back.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Arlington?
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 Arlington is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Arlington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Arlington, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.