6 Best Internet Providers in Dutton, AL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dutton, AL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dutton, AL?

Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Dutton based on 51 Alabama customer reviews, and Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dutton, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dutton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dutton Internet Providers

Based on 51 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Dutton residents. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Alabama, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.3% coverage in Dutton.

At a national level, based on 2038 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.78 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dutton?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Dutton, the fastest internet in the city comes from Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Dutton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dutton

Based on data reported by Dutton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dutton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative. This indicates FTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dutton?

Alabama customers rate Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative 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.

Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dutton customers with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Dutton, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Dutton

Dutton 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 city 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 Dutton below, including the metrics used and how Dutton compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.

Dutton ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Dutton	Alabama	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dutton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 Dutton.	3.7	6.3	6.8

 

Dutton Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dutton	Alabama	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	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.	1%	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.	95%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	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.	73%	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.	73%	67%	76%

Dutton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dutton is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dutton is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dutton have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dutton ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

92% of Dutton households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Dutton 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 Cities Compare to Dutton?

How Much Speed does a Dutton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dutton is 3.0, which is larger than the Alabama average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dutton's average household income is $61,863 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.

Dutton also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 1% 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 Dutton has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dutton households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dutton?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dutton?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dutton, AL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dutton?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dutton?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dutton?

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 Dutton is FTC.
• The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dutton is FTC.
• Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Dutton, 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 Dutton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dutton 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 Dutton's B- ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.