11 Best Internet Providers in Elmore County, AL
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Elmore County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,647 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Elmore County Customer Ratings | 5 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Elmore County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Elmore County.
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Elmore County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Elmore County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Elmore County, AL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Elmore County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elmore County, AL?
WOW! is the best internet provider in Elmore County based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, WOW! had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Elmore County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, WOW! is an option for 2.12% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Elmore County, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Elmore County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elmore County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Elmore County Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| WOW! | (1) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) |  (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Central Access | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HDD Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 99 reviews from Alabama internet customers, WOW! is the best internet service provider for Elmore County residents. WOW! was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Alabama, with 2.75 out of 5 stars and 83.7% coverage in Elmore County.
At a national level, based on 3911 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.30 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elmore County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elmore County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by WOW!. 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 Elmore County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| C Spire | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Central Access | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| WOW! | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| HDD Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elmore County
| ISP / Tech Type | Elmore County Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| WOW! | (1) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Central Access | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HDD Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Elmore County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through C Spire. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Elmore County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,087 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with WOW!. This indicates WOW! reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elmore County?
Alabama customers rate WOW! 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.
WOW! received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elmore County customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Elmore County, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elmore County
| ISP / Tech Type | Elmore County Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| WOW! | (1) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Central Access | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HDD Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Elmore County 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 county 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 Elmore County below, including the metrics used and how Elmore County compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elmore County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 65.59% | 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. | 1,647 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 Elmore County. | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 90% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 80% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Elmore County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Elmore County is B-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elmore County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elmore County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Elmore County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
90% of Elmore County households have an internet connection despite having 94.56% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Elmore County 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 Counties Compare to Elmore County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
How Much Speed does a Elmore County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elmore County is 2.6, which is larger than the Alabama average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elmore County's average household income is $77,781 which is much higher than the Alabama average of $70,756 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Elmore County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 Elmore County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Elmore County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elmore County?
Central Access Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,306 Mbps
Central Access offers Fiber service to 39.7% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Central Access Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,306 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Central Access Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,049 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,049 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 Elmore County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
2,049 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,049 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Elmore County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
HDD Broadband Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HDD Broadband offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, HDD Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,016 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,016 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Elmore County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
C Spire Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
9,342 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, C Spire Fiber has speeds up to 9,342 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. C Spire Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Elmore County from C Spire in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed Fiber in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elmore County?
Spectrum Cable in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.5% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
C Spire Cable in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
C Spire offers Cable service to 7.6% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, C Spire Cable has speeds up to 300 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(26)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 2.1% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, 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 Elmore County?
EarthLink DSL in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 37.2% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 29 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Elmore County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 37.2% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 29 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Elmore County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.0% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 146 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 39 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Elmore County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.9% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 32 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 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Elmore County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elmore County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.8% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.8% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elmore County, AL
Availability:
48.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.2% of Elmore County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Elmore County?
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 Elmore County is WOW!.
- The fastest internet provider should be C Spire. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, WOW! may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Elmore County is WOW!.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elmore County, 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 Elmore County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Elmore County 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 Elmore County's B- ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100