Best Internet Providers in Cherokee, AL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cherokee, AL
Cherokee has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cherokee.
Ranks compare Cherokee with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cherokee, AL at a Glance
Cherokee Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TEC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Cherokee ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cherokee, AL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cherokee based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cherokee, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.86% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cherokee?
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.
How Cherokee Compares to Places Its Size
Cherokee's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Cherokee | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Colbert County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.9% | top 35% | 68.9% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 967 Mbps | bottom 21% | 3,027 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 5% | 6.5 | 7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 91% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 11% | 82% | 88% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 19% | 61% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | bottom 4% | 64% | 72% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,832 | bottom 15% | $68,782 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 90.9% of homes in Cherokee, against 68.9% across Colbert County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Cherokee are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,832 (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 Cherokee
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
TEC Fiber in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TEC offers Fiber service to 88.6% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, TEC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TCEPA Fiber in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tishomingo Connect offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, TCEPA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Cherokee, AL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
TEC DSL in Cherokee, AL
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
TEC offers DSL service to 94.4% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, TEC DSL has speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Cherokee by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cherokee has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cherokee
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cherokee
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35616 | 3,811 | 88.7% | 948 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 27/100 |
How Cherokee Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cherokee that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Smithsonia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Riverton the fewest (32.6%); Cherokee has 90.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee (this page) | 2,772 | 90.9% | 967 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 28/100 |
| Smithsonia | 344 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 8/100 |
| Mount Hester | 273 | 78.4% | 792 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Red Rock | 255 | 100.0% | 1,758 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 20/100 |
| Barton | 155 | 100.0% | 1,465 Mbps | 4 | B- | 24/100 |
| Lime Kiln | 142 | 81.7% | 896 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 28/100 |
| Margerum | 135 | 77.0% | 793 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Riverton | 92 | 32.6% | 388 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 27/100 |
| Mynot | 78 | 100.0% | 1,282 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Lane Springs | 66 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C- | 26/100 |
| Bishop | 26 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cherokee?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from TEC.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cherokee
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| TEC | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Tishomingo Connect | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cherokee Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Alabama internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cherokee residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TEC wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 98.3% coverage in Cherokee.
At a national level, based on 5746 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 Cherokee Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cherokee, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cherokee Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TEC |  (1) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| TCEPA | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cherokee
Based on data reported by Cherokee ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TEC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cherokee. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 905 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 TEC. This indicates TEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cherokee Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (1) |  (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TCEPA | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cherokee?
Of the providers in Cherokee, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cherokee 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. TEC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cherokee, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cherokee
| ISP / Tech Type | Cherokee Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (1) | (3) | (9) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| TCEPA | (0) | (0) |  (1) | 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 Cherokee?
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 Cherokee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TEC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TEC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cherokee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TEC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cherokee, available to 98.3% 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.