Best Internet Providers in Empire, AL
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Empire, AL
Empire has 5 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 Empire.
Ranks compare Empire with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Empire, AL at a Glance
Empire Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Empire ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Empire, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Empire based on 95 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 Empire?
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 Empire
How Empire Compares to Places Its Size
Empire's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Empire | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Walker County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.9% | bottom 18% | 23.9% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,003 Mbps | bottom 36% | 1,730 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 5.9 | 7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 4% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 85% | 88% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 56% | 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% | 63% | 72% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,616 | bottom 22% | $61,172 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 13.9% of homes in Empire, against 23.9% across Walker County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Empire are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,616 (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 Empire
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
Spectrum Fiber in Empire, AL
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.6% of Empire homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Empire, AL
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Empire homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Empire, AL
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
175 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Empire homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 175 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Empire, AL
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Empire homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Empire, AL
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Empire homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
Spectrum Cable in Empire, AL
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.5% of Empire homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
EarthLink DSL in Empire, AL
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 65.6% of Empire homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 56 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Empire from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Empire, AL
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 65.6% of Empire homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 56 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Empire from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Empire by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Empire has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Empire
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Empire
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35063 | 3,398 | 11.3% | 1,003 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 28/100 |
How Empire Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Empire that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Bremen has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Sipsey the fewest (0.0%); Empire has 13.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire (this page) | 3,695 | 13.9% | 1,003 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 37/100 |
| Dora | 8,051 | 0.5% | 1,008 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 58/100 |
| Cordova | 4,470 | 6.4% | 916 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Sumiton | 3,310 | 9.6% | 996 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 54/100 |
| Bremen | 2,788 | 99.9% | 1,934 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 22/100 |
| Sipsey | 1,000 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 33/100 |
| Hull | 782 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 13/100 |
| Partridge Crossroads | 540 | 94.1% | 4,753 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 38/100 |
| Burnwell | 255 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Benoit | 159 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C- | 47/100 |
| Sayre | 159 | 0.0% | 796 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Empire?
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, Spectrum 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 Empire
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Empire Internet Providers
Based on 95 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Empire 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 97.3% coverage in Empire.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Empire Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Empire, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Empire Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 Empire
Based on data reported by Empire ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Empire. 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 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 | Empire Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | 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 Empire?
Of the providers in Empire, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Empire 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Empire, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Empire
| ISP / Tech Type | Empire Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 Empire?
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 Empire is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Empire is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Empire, available to 99.0% 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.