Best Internet Providers in Decatur, AL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Decatur, AL
Decatur 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 Decatur.
Ranks compare Decatur with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Decatur, AL at a Glance
Decatur 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 Decatur ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Decatur, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Decatur based on 100 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 Decatur?
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 Decatur
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- WOW! - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- FlashFiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Decatur Compares to Places Its Size
Decatur's report card score is tied 338th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 709th of 749.
| Measure | Decatur | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Morgan County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.7% | Tied 468th of 749 | 83.1% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,421 Mbps | 389th of 749 | 2,796 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | Tied 225th of 749 | 7.6 | 7 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 691st of 749 | 8% | 9% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 719th of 749 | 92% | 94% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 703rd of 749 | 86% | 88% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 637th of 749 | 68% | 68% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 686th of 749 | 71% | 72% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $66,254 | 629th of 749 | $72,927 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 14% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 71.7% of homes in Decatur, against 83.1% across Morgan County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Decatur are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,254 (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 Decatur
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
EarthLink Fiber in Decatur, AL
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,950 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 60.5% of Decatur homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,950 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 Decatur from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Decatur, AL
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,950 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 60.5% of Decatur homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,950 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 Decatur from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
FlashFiber Fiber in Decatur, AL
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
FlashFiber offers Fiber service to 20.2% of Decatur homes. Across the city, FlashFiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Decatur, AL
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Decatur, AL
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Decatur homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Decatur, AL
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Decatur, AL
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Decatur homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Decatur, AL
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Decatur homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
Spectrum Cable in Decatur, AL
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.9% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Decatur, AL
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 38.9% of Decatur homes. Across the city, WOW! 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 Decatur?
EarthLink DSL in Decatur, AL
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.7% of Decatur homes. Across the city, 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Decatur from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Decatur, AL
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.7% of Decatur homes. Across the city, 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Decatur from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Decatur by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Decatur has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Decatur
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Decatur
How Decatur Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Decatur that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Priceville has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Tanner the fewest (2.5%); Decatur has 71.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur (this page) | 63,345 | 71.7% | 3,421 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Hartselle | 23,614 | 89.6% | 2,937 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Trinity | 7,541 | 97.7% | 1,280 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Priceville | 3,537 | 99.5% | 4,373 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 77/100 |
| Tanner | 1,565 | 2.5% | 984 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 69/100 |
| Oak Ridge | 514 | 100.0% | 2,276 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 45/100 |
| Jones Crossroads | 456 | 0.0% | 959 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Fish Pond | 404 | 98.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Flower Hill | 228 | 37.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Belle Mina | 223 | 2.7% | 319 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 34/100 |
| Mooresville | 111 | 0.0% | 56 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Decatur?
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 Decatur
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| WOW! | 1,200 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| FlashFiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Decatur Internet Providers
Based on 100 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Decatur 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 97.1% coverage in Decatur.
At a national level, based on 4208 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 Decatur Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Decatur, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Decatur Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlashFiber |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Decatur
Based on data reported by Decatur 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 Decatur. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,055 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 | Decatur Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FlashFiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | 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 Decatur?
Of the providers in Decatur, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Decatur 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 Decatur, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Decatur
| ISP / Tech Type | Decatur Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| FlashFiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | 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 Decatur?
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 Decatur 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 Decatur is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Decatur, available to 98.8% 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.