Best Internet Providers in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Five Points South 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Five Points South.
Ranks compare Five Points South with the 17 neighborhoods in Birmingham.
The Best Internet in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL at a Glance
Five Points South Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Five Points South ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Five Points South 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 Five Points South?
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 Five Points South, Birmingham
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Five Points South Compares to the Rest of Birmingham
Five Points South's report card score is 15th of 17 and its connectivity index is 6th of 17.
| Measure | Five Points South | Rank among neighborhoods in Birmingham | Birmingham | Jefferson County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 44.1% | 15th of 17 | 72.7% | 73.9% | 71.5% | Crestline (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 2,209 Mbps | 14th of 17 | 3,365 Mbps | 3,765 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Echo Highlands (4,690 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | Tied 13th of 17 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.1 | Redmont Park (8.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 9th of 17 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Roebuck (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | 7th of 17 | 12% | 12% | 15% | Forest Park (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 7th of 17 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Crestline and Highland Park and 2 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 7th of 17 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Highland Park and Redmont Park (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 8th of 17 | 74% | 77% | 76% | Redmont Park (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 2nd of 17 | 77% | 77% | 81% | Redmont Park (94%) |
| Median household income | $51,565 | 13th of 17 | $85,450 | $83,549 | $93,246 | Redmont Park ($175,425) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 58% | 1st of 17 | 15% | 16% | 16% | Leads; next is Southside (28%) |
Fiber reaches 44.1% of homes in Five Points South, against 72.7% across Birmingham and 73.9% across Jefferson County. Households in Five Points South are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,565 (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 Five Points South
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Five Points South?
Spectrum Fiber in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 26.8% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,986 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 23.4% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,986 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 Five Points South from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,986 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 23.4% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,986 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 Five Points South from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Five Points South?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
60.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
351 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 351 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Five Points South?
Spectrum Cable in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
60.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 60.9% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Five Points South?
EarthLink DSL in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 76.5% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 46 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Five Points South from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 76.5% of Five Points South homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 46 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Five Points South from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Five Points South Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Five Points South that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Crestline has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Arlington the fewest (20.0%); Five Points South has 44.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points South (this page) | 8,276 | 44.1% | 2,209 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 68/100 |
| Glen Iris | 8,754 | 47.1% | 2,551 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 67/100 |
| Southside | 5,864 | 65.0% | 2,146 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 55/100 |
| Crossgate (Vestavia Hills) | 4,133 | 90.5% | 4,410 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 69/100 |
| Belview Heights | 3,755 | 91.6% | 4,677 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 49/100 |
| Redmont Park | 3,689 | 84.3% | 4,067 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Crestline | 3,389 | 98.1% | 4,385 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 75/100 |
| Forest Park | 3,328 | 80.6% | 3,657 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Norwood | 3,206 | 44.9% | 2,229 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 25/100 |
| Highland Park | 3,189 | 27.0% | 2,030 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Arlington | 3,052 | 20.0% | 1,406 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Five Points South?
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 Five Points South
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Five Points South Internet Providers
Based on 95 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Five Points South 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 76.3% coverage in Five Points South.
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 Five Points South Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Five Points South, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Five Points South 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 | (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Five Points South
Based on data reported by Five Points South ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Five Points South. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,562 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 | Five Points South 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 | (1) | (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 Five Points South?
Of the providers in Five Points South, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Five Points South 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 Five Points South, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Five Points South
| ISP / Tech Type | Five Points South 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 | (1) | (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 Five Points South?
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 Five Points South 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 Five Points South is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Five Points South, available to 76.5% 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.