Best Internet Providers in Carlen, Mobile, AL
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Carlen 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 Carlen.
Ranks compare Carlen with the 31 neighborhoods in Mobile.
The Best Internet in Carlen, Mobile, AL at a Glance
Carlen Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carlen, Mobile, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Carlen based on 58 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 Carlen?
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 Carlen, Mobile
How Carlen Compares to the Rest of Mobile
Carlen's report card score is tied 8th of 31 and its connectivity index is 9th of 31.
| Measure | Carlen | Rank among neighborhoods in Mobile | Mobile | Mobile County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 31 | 84.3% | 78.6% | 71.5% | Tied with Baker and Cottage Park and 4 more |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | Tied 4th of 31 | 4,480 Mbps | 3,976 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Second Creek (6,194 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 25th of 31 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.1 | Yorkwood (10.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 24th of 31 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Skyland Park (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 17th of 31 | 10% | 9% | 15% | Colonial Heights (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 5th of 31 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Baker and Bolton and 2 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 7th of 31 | 89% | 88% | 91% | Baker and Yorkwood (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 4th of 31 | 72% | 67% | 76% | Baker (98%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | 1st of 31 | 74% | 71% | 81% | Leads; next is Cottage Park (88%) |
| Median household income | $111,352 | 3rd of 31 | $65,279 | $66,508 | $93,246 | Cottage Park ($115,103) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | Tied 29th of 31 | 16% | 15% | 16% | College Park (32%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Carlen, against 84.3% across Mobile and 78.6% across Mobile County. Households in Carlen are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $111,352 (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 Carlen
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carlen?
EarthLink Fiber in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carlen?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 298 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.0% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.0% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carlen?
XFINITY Cable in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,436 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,436 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 99 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carlen?
EarthLink DSL in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.5% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 47 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carlen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Carlen, Mobile, AL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.5% of Carlen homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 47 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carlen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Carlen Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Carlen that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Navco has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bolton the fewest (25.5%); Carlen has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlen (this page) | 3,530 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 69/100 |
| College Park | 4,776 | 82.7% | 4,551 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Dauphin Acres | 4,573 | 89.9% | 4,690 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 40/100 |
| Bolton | 4,041 | 25.5% | 2,404 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Airmont | 3,870 | 73.4% | 3,991 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 46/100 |
| Carver | 3,407 | 98.9% | 4,966 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 42/100 |
| Park Place | 3,348 | 96.5% | 4,866 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 49/100 |
| Gorgas | 3,338 | 76.6% | 4,299 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 21/100 |
| Rickarby | 3,269 | 99.6% | 4,989 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 32/100 |
| Brookwood | 3,101 | 93.4% | 4,803 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 45/100 |
| Navco | 3,010 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carlen?
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 Carlen
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carlen Internet Providers
Based on 58 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Carlen 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 94.6% coverage in Carlen.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Carlen Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carlen, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlen Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carlen
Based on data reported by Carlen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Carlen. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 | Carlen Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | 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 Carlen?
Of the providers in Carlen, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carlen 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 Carlen, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carlen
| ISP / Tech Type | Carlen Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | 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 Carlen?
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 Carlen 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 Carlen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Carlen, available to 100.0% 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.