Best Internet Providers in Forest Home, AL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Forest Home, AL
Forest Home has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Forest Home.
Ranks compare Forest Home with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Forest Home, AL at a Glance
Forest Home Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Hayneville Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Forest Home ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Forest Home, AL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Forest Home based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Forest Home, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 61.31% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Forest Home?
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 Forest Home
How Forest Home Compares to Places Its Size
Forest Home's report card score is in the bottom 17% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Forest Home | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Butler County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 20.6% | bottom 31% | 56.3% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 269 Mbps | bottom 12% | 1,118 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 5.3 | 7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 7% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 83% | 88% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | bottom 32% | 54% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 55% | 72% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,114 | bottom 26% | $46,446 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 20.6% of homes in Forest Home, against 56.3% across Butler County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Forest Home are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,114 (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 Forest Home
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Forest Home?
Hayneville Telephone Company Fiber in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hayneville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, Hayneville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Forest Home?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.3% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.3% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.1% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Forest Home?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Forest Home, AL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Forest Home?
Brightspeed DSL in Forest Home, AL
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 83.7% of Forest Home homes. Across the city, Brightspeed 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 10, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Forest Home from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Forest Home by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Forest Home has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Forest Home
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Forest Home
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36030 | 571 | 14.4% | 192 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 40/100 |
How Forest Home Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Forest Home that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Manningham has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Awin the fewest (0.0%); Forest Home has 20.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Home (this page) | 398 | 20.6% | 269 Mbps | 3 | D | 35/100 |
| Greenville | 11,140 | 82.1% | 1,535 Mbps | 6 | B- | 37/100 |
| Reddock Springs | 630 | 33.0% | 754 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 39/100 |
| Pine Apple | 416 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 24/100 |
| Bolling | 351 | 28.5% | 434 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Shacklesville | 331 | 0.0% | 57 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 21/100 |
| Manningham | 218 | 98.2% | 1,418 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| McWilliams | 155 | 0.0% | 87 Mbps | 1 | F | 15/100 |
| Furman | 132 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 31/100 |
| Monterey | 108 | 0.0% | 18 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 57/100 |
| Awin | 78 | 0.0% | 118 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Forest Home?
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, Brightspeed 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 Forest Home
| Hayneville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Forest Home Internet Providers
Based on 52 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Forest Home residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.70 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 83.7% coverage in Forest Home.
At a national level, based on 2300 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Forest Home Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Forest Home, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Home 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hayneville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Forest Home
Based on data reported by Forest Home ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Forest Home. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 46 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 | Forest Home 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hayneville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Forest Home?
Of the providers in Forest Home, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Forest Home 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.
AT&T is rated 3.38 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.17 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Forest Home, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Forest Home
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Home Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hayneville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Forest Home?
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 Forest Home is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Forest Home is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Forest Home, available to 83.7% 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.