Best Internet Providers in Escambia County, AL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Escambia County, AL
Escambia County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Escambia County.
Ranks compare Escambia County with the 67 Alabama counties.
The Best Internet in Escambia County, AL at a Glance
Escambia County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Escambia County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Escambia County, AL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Escambia County based on 110 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 Escambia County?
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 Escambia County
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dragonfly Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Escambia County Compares to the Rest of Alabama
Escambia County's report card score is tied 47th of 67 and its connectivity index is tied 47th of 67.
| Measure | Escambia County | Rank among Alabama counties | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 28.6% | 58th of 67 | 73.5% | 71.5% | Lamar County (99.6%) |
| Average top speed | 1,008 Mbps | 47th of 67 | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Pike County (6,779 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | Tied 36th of 67 | 7 | 7.1 | Madison County (8.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 6th of 67 | 2.6 | 2.7 | DeKalb County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | Tied 65th of 67 | 9% | 15% | Shelby County (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 42nd of 67 | 94% | 96% | Autauga County and Madison County and 1 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 42nd of 67 | 88% | 91% | Shelby County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | Tied 59th of 67 | 68% | 76% | Shelby County (82%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | Tied 45th of 67 | 72% | 81% | Shelby County (87%) |
| Median household income | $49,840 | 52nd of 67 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Shelby County ($109,573) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 35th of 67 | 16% | 16% | Lee County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 28.6% of homes in Escambia County, against 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Escambia County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,840 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Escambia County Compares to Its Neighbors
Escambia County has 7 neighbors, 3 of them in Florida. Among them, Covington County has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Conecuh County the fewest (7.7%); Escambia County has 28.6%.
Map of Escambia County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Escambia County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County (this page) | 36,757 | 28.6% | 1,008 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 25/100 |
| Escambia County, FL | 321,905 | 75.8% | 4,135 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Baldwin County | 231,767 | 84.5% | 4,252 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Okaloosa County, FL | 211,668 | 84.5% | 4,449 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Santa Rosa County, FL | 188,000 | 84.3% | 4,003 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Covington County | 37,570 | 95.1% | 2,209 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 31/100 |
| Monroe County | 19,772 | 15.5% | 648 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Conecuh County | 11,597 | 7.7% | 446 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 22/100 |
Internet in Escambia County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 10.8% of homes in Flomaton to 28.6% in East Brewton; by ZIP code, from 10.4% in 36441 (Flomaton) to 30.9% in 36426 (Brewton). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Escambia County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmore | 14,468 | 28.3% | 1,069 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 25/100 |
| Brewton | 10,466 | 26.6% | 966 Mbps | 6 | C- | 24/100 |
| Flomaton | 3,098 | 10.8% | 892 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 24/100 |
| East Brewton | 2,293 | 28.6% | 972 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 38/100 |
| Poarch | 631 | 85.1% | 1,746 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 21/100 |
| Kirkland | 526 | 72.0% | 1,504 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Keego | 502 | 92.6% | 1,905 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 23/100 |
| Sardine | 406 | 15.0% | 612 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Rock Hill | 404 | 57.9% | 1,782 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 38/100 |
| Little Rock | 400 | 9.2% | 343 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 24/100 |
| Huxford | 387 | 0.0% | 237 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 31/100 |
| Riverview | 335 | 37.3% | 846 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Dixonville | 328 | 70.4% | 1,497 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 21/100 |
| Canoe | 322 | 2.2% | 423 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Barnett Crossroads | 272 | 0.0% | 68 Mbps | 3 | F | 25/100 |
| Robinsonville | 268 | 48.9% | 1,054 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Pollard | 212 | 5.2% | 215 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 22/100 |
| Damascus | 207 | 0.0% | 72 Mbps | 2 | F | 26/100 |
| Jack Springs | 154 | 53.9% | 1,097 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Wallace | 152 | 0.0% | 57 Mbps | 3 | F | 20/100 |
| Roberts | 119 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 23/100 |
| Dixie | 111 | 14.4% | 422 Mbps | 3 | D | 20/100 |
| Martinville | 78 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 8/100 |
| McCullough | 68 | 33.8% | 700 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Freemanville | 48 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 34/100 |
ZIP codes in Escambia County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36502 (Atmore) | 17,152 | 30.3% | 1,052 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 25/100 |
| 36426 (Brewton) | 15,672 | 30.9% | 995 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 26/100 |
| 36441 (Flomaton) | 3,773 | 10.4% | 808 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 24/100 |
| 36543 (Huxford) | 64 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 5 | D | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Escambia County?
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, Mediacom 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 Escambia County
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Dragonfly Internet | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Escambia County Internet Providers
Based on 110 reviews from Alabama internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Escambia County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.80 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 65.5% coverage in Escambia County.
At a national level, based on 4445 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 Escambia County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Escambia County, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Escambia County Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Dragonfly Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (13) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Escambia County
Based on data reported by Escambia County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Escambia County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,178 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 | Escambia County Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Dragonfly Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (13) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Escambia County?
Of the providers in Escambia County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Escambia County 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.38 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Escambia County, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Escambia County
| ISP / Tech Type | Escambia County Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Dragonfly Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (13) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Escambia County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Escambia County?
Mediacom Fiber in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
28.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,778 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 28.5% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,778 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 789 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Escambia County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Escambia County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
239 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 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 county.
Dragonfly Internet Fixed Wireless in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Dragonfly Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Dragonfly Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Escambia 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 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Escambia County?
Mediacom Cable in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
47.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 47.0% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 5.6% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Escambia County?
Frontier DSL in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 38.7% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 26.5% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Escambia County, AL
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 26.5% of Escambia County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
Gary M
Mediacom Cable
April 02, 2025 Mediacom internet goes out for 7 to 12 hours at least 3 times a month. Customer Service could care less.
An Alabama Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 28, 2023 BG
Frontier DSL
January 07, 2023 For the price we pay for our internet, the speeds should be a lot faster. Our internet service also comes and goes very often and it's hard to watch any streaming services.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Escambia 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 Escambia County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Escambia County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Escambia County, available to 84.8% 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.