11 Best Internet Providers in Blount County, AL
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Blount County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,398 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Blount County Customer Ratings | 7 |
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.
Blount County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Blount County.
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Blount County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Blount County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Blount County, AL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Blount County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blount County, AL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Blount County based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Blount County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 59.53% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Blount County, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Blount County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Blount County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Blount County Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T |  (1) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetSpeed | (1) | (1) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (5) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Go Net Speed | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Total Radio Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OTTCTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 99 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Blount County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. GoNetSpeed wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 19.0% coverage in Blount County.
At a national level, based on 5985 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Go Net Speed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.11 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Blount County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Blount County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Blount County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Go Net Speed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GoNetSpeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Total Radio Services | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blount County
| ISP / Tech Type | Blount County Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetSpeed | (1) | (1) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Go Net Speed | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Total Radio Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OTTCTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Blount County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Blount County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,989 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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 Blount County?
Alabama customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. GoNetSpeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Blount County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Blount County, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Blount County
| ISP / Tech Type | Blount County Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetSpeed | (1) | (1) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Go Net Speed | (0) | (0) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Total Radio Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OTTCTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Blount County 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 county 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 Blount County below, including the metrics used and how Blount County compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.
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Blount County | Alabama | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Blount County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 45.39% | 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. | 1,398 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 Blount County. | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 92% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 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. | 54% | 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. | 55% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Blount County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Blount County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Blount County is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Blount County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Blount County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
84% of Blount County households have an internet connection despite having 99.26% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Blount County 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 Counties Compare to Blount County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
How Much Speed does a Blount County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Blount County is 2.7, which is larger than the Alabama average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Blount County's average household income is $62,660 which is about average for the Alabama average of $70,756 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Blount County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Blount County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Blount County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blount County?
OTTCTel Fiber in Blount County, AL
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Blount County homes. Across the county, OTTCTel Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Blount County, AL
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,571 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 16.2% of Blount County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,571 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 Blount County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Blount County, AL
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,571 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 16.2% of Blount County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,571 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Blount County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Blount County, AL
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(19)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GoNetSpeed offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Blount County homes. Across the county, GoNetSpeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Blount County, AL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Blount County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Go Net Speed Fiber in Blount County, AL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Go Net Speed offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Blount County homes. Across the county, Go Net Speed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blount County?
OTTCTel Cable in Blount County, AL
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies offers Cable service to 27.0% of Blount County homes. Across the county, OTTCTel Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Blount County, AL
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 25.7% of Blount County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Blount County, AL
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,989 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.3% of Blount County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,989 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 247 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blount County?
EarthLink DSL in Blount County, AL
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 35.6% of Blount County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 55 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Blount County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Blount County, AL
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 35.6% of Blount County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 55 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Blount County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
GoNetSpeed DSL in Blount County, AL
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
GoNetSpeed offers DSL service to 16.9% of Blount County homes. Across the county, GoNetSpeed DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the county. GoNetSpeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Blount County from GoNetSpeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
OTTCTel DSL in Blount County, AL
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies offers DSL service to 4.1% of Blount County homes. Across the county, OTTCTel DSL has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Blount County, AL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
206 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.6% of Blount County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 206 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 61 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Blount County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Blount County, AL
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Blount County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Blount County, AL
Availability:
34.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.3% of Blount County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Blount County, AL
Availability:
34.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.3% of Blount County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Blount County, AL
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Blount County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Total Radio Services Fixed Wireless in Blount County, AL
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Total Radio Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Blount County homes. Across the county, Total Radio Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Blount County?
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 Blount County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Blount County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Blount County, 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 Blount County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Blount County 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 Blount County's C ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100