Best Internet Providers in Cottonwood, AL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cottonwood, AL
Cottonwood has 8 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 Cottonwood.
Ranks compare Cottonwood with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cottonwood, AL at a Glance
Cottonwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WOW!
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
DSL
C Spire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Cottonwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cottonwood, AL?
C Spire is the best internet provider in Cottonwood based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, C Spire had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cottonwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. C Spire is an option for 54.35% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood
How Cottonwood Compares to Places Its Size
Cottonwood's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 8%.
| Measure | Cottonwood | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Houston County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.4% | bottom 37% | 84.9% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,432 Mbps | top 15% | 4,723 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 46% | 7.8 | 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% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 87% | 88% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 26% | 68% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 69% | 72% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $46,101 | bottom 7% | $63,613 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 54.4% of homes in Cottonwood, against 84.9% across Houston County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Cottonwood are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,101 (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 Cottonwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cottonwood?
C Spire Fiber in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
7,331 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 54.4% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, C Spire Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,331 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for C Spire Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cottonwood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
162 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 162 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.8% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.8% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cottonwood?
WOW! Cable in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 55.0% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
49.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 49.2% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cottonwood?
WOW! DSL in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
WOW! offers DSL service to 54.7% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, WOW! DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Cottonwood, AL
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 16.4% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Cottonwood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cottonwood has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cottonwood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cottonwood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36320 | 3,588 | 53.2% | 4,505 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 25/100 |
How Cottonwood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cottonwood that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 2 of them in Florida. Among them, State Line has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Campbellton, FL the fewest (0.0%); Cottonwood has 54.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood (this page) | 2,515 | 54.4% | 4,432 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Ashford | 4,673 | 24.0% | 2,523 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Madrid | 849 | 71.8% | 5,853 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 45/100 |
| Avon | 762 | 1.3% | 1,286 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 43/100 |
| Campbellton, FL | 727 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 3.2 | F | 41/100 |
| Dupree | 556 | 15.8% | 1,348 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 26/100 |
| Grangeburg | 301 | 69.8% | 6,745 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Sills, FL | 171 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 65/100 |
| Fadette | 169 | 100.0% | 7,396 Mbps | 6.7 | A | 28/100 |
| Sealy Springs | 89 | 50.6% | 2,675 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 33/100 |
| State Line | 75 | 100.0% | 7,971 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cottonwood?
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, C Spire 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 Cottonwood
| C Spire | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| WOW! | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cottonwood Internet Providers
Based on 72 reviews from Alabama internet customers, C Spire is the best internet service provider for Cottonwood residents. C Spire was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.70 out of 5 stars and 59.8% coverage in Cottonwood.
At a national level, based on 4739 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cottonwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cottonwood, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottonwood Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Spire |  (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | 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 Cottonwood
Based on data reported by Cottonwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through C Spire. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Cottonwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,331 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 | Cottonwood Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | 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 Cottonwood?
Of the providers in Cottonwood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cottonwood 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. WOW! is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cottonwood, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cottonwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottonwood Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | 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 Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood is C Spire.
- The fastest internet provider should be C Spire. 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 Cottonwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cottonwood, available to 99.4% 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.