Best Internet Providers in Athens, AL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Athens, AL
Athens has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Athens.
Ranks compare Athens with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Athens, AL at a Glance
Athens 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
WOW!
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Athens ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Athens, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Athens based on 126 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 Athens?
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 Athens
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- WOW! - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Ardmore Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ardmore Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
How Athens Compares to Places Its Size
Athens's report card score is tied 508th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 650th of 749.
| Measure | Athens | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Limestone County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.1% | Tied 599th of 749 | 62.4% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,829 Mbps | 491st of 749 | 2,772 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | Tied 331st of 749 | 7.5 | 7 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 361st of 749 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 543rd of 749 | 12% | 9% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 683rd of 749 | 94% | 94% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 674th of 749 | 89% | 88% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 664th of 749 | 75% | 68% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 619th of 749 | 79% | 72% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $78,080 | 503rd of 749 | $97,278 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 689th of 749 | 15% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 54.1% of homes in Athens, against 62.4% across Limestone County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Athens are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,080 (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 Athens
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Athens?
EarthLink Fiber in Athens, AL
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,599 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 49.6% of Athens homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,599 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Athens from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Athens, AL
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,599 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 49.6% of Athens homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,599 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Athens from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Athens, AL
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Athens homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company Fiber in Athens, AL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Athens homes. Across the city, Ardmore Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Athens?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, AL
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Athens homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, AL
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Athens homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, AL
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Athens homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, AL
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Athens homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Athens?
Spectrum Cable in Athens, AL
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 91.3% of Athens homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Athens, AL
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 47.7% of Athens homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Athens, AL
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,037 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 7.1% of Athens homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,037 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 85 Mbps throughout the city.
XFINITY Cable in Athens, AL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 5.2% of Athens homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Athens?
EarthLink DSL in Athens, AL
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.1% of Athens homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 53 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Athens from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Athens, AL
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.1% of Athens homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 53 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Athens from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ardmore Telephone Company DSL in Athens, AL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Ardmore Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.4% of Athens homes. Across the city, Ardmore Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Athens by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 39.9% of homes in 35611 to 62.2% in 35613. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Athens
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Athens
How Athens Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Athens that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Elkmont has the most homes with fiber (80.4%) and Tanner the fewest (2.5%); Athens has 54.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens (this page) | 54,822 | 54.1% | 2,829 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 53/100 |
| Elkmont | 8,978 | 80.4% | 1,806 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 49/100 |
| Tanner | 1,565 | 2.5% | 984 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 69/100 |
| Thach | 685 | 92.0% | 1,891 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 40/100 |
| Ripley | 465 | 0.0% | 793 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 21/100 |
| Jones Crossroads | 456 | 0.0% | 959 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Tanner Crossroads | 324 | 76.8% | 4,055 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Reid | 306 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Hays Mill | 256 | 35.9% | 1,734 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Gipsy | 163 | 81.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Brookwood Forest | 31 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C- | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Athens?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Athens
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Ardmore Telephone Company | 2,000 |
| WOW! | 1,200 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Athens Internet Providers
Based on 126 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Athens 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 94.1% coverage in Athens.
At a national level, based on 6681 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 Athens Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Athens, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Athens Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ardmore Telephone Company |  (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) |  (13) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Athens
Based on data reported by Athens ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Athens. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,400 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Athens Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ardmore Telephone Company | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (13) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Athens?
Of the providers in Athens, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Athens 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 Athens, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Athens
| ISP / Tech Type | Athens Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Telephone Company | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (13) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
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.
An Alabama Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 02, 2026 An Alabama Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 09, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Athens?
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 Athens is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Athens is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Athens, available to 95.8% 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.