Best Internet Providers in Fort Payne, AL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Fort Payne.
Ranks compare Fort Payne with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fort Payne, AL at a Glance
Fort Payne Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
FTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Fort Payne ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Payne, AL?
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Fort Payne based on 114 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fort Payne?
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 Fort Payne
- FTC - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Killian's Electronics - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Fort Payne Compares to Places Its Size
Fort Payne's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Fort Payne | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | DeKalb County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.7% | top 47% | 84.8% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,022 Mbps | bottom 11% | 1,005 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | bottom 45% | 5.4 | 7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 17% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 20% | 87% | 88% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 17% | 63% | 68% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 14% | 62% | 72% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $51,909 | bottom 6% | $54,374 | $72,899 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 26% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 84.7% of homes in Fort Payne, against 84.8% across DeKalb County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Fort Payne are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,909 (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 Fort Payne
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fort Payne?
FTC Fiber in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 83.2% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, FTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Payne?
Killian's Electronics Fixed Wireless in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Killian's Electronics offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, Killian's Electronics Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.9% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.9% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Payne?
Spectrum Cable in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 80.6% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, 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 Fort Payne?
EarthLink DSL in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 41.4% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 41.4% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
TDS DSL in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 2.8% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed DSL in Fort Payne, AL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.2% of Fort Payne homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Fort Payne by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fort Payne has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fort Payne
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Fort Payne
How Fort Payne Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fort Payne that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Sylvania has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Valley Head the fewest (74.6%); Fort Payne has 84.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne (this page) | 19,953 | 84.7% | 1,022 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Rainsville | 7,247 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| Sylvania | 2,613 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 44/100 |
| Valley Head | 2,414 | 74.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Hammondville | 491 | 82.1% | 993 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 30/100 |
| Loveless | 427 | 78.9% | 799 Mbps | 4 | C- | 7/100 |
| Shiloh | 388 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Pine Ridge | 363 | 89.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Lebanon | 342 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 4/100 |
| Taff | 185 | 14.1% | 319 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 33/100 |
| Jamestown | 183 | 2.2% | 304 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Payne?
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, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative and 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 Fort Payne
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Killian's Electronics | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fort Payne Internet Providers
Based on 114 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Fort Payne residents. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 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 76.4% coverage in Fort Payne.
At a national level, based on 6669 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 Fort Payne Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fort Payne, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Payne Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTC | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | 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 | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Killian's Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Payne
Based on data reported by Fort Payne ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fort Payne. 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 | Fort Payne Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Killian's Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Payne?
Of the providers in Fort Payne, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fort Payne 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. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fort Payne, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fort Payne
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Payne Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Killian's Electronics | (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 Fort Payne?
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 Fort Payne is FTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative and 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 Fort Payne is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Killian's Electronics, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fort Payne, available to 94.5% 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.