Best Internet Providers in Gadsden, AL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gadsden, AL
Gadsden 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gadsden.
Ranks compare Gadsden with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gadsden, AL at a Glance
Gadsden Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Verizon
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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 Gadsden ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gadsden, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gadsden based on 109 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 Gadsden?
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 Gadsden
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Killian's Electronics - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gadsden Compares to Places Its Size
Gadsden's report card score is in the bottom 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.
| Measure | Gadsden | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Etowah County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 52.2% | bottom 22% | 56.6% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,373 Mbps | top 47% | 3,051 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | bottom 36% | 6.4 | 7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 6% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 8% | 87% | 88% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 6% | 64% | 68% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 4% | 67% | 72% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $48,149 | bottom 4% | $57,358 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 52.2% of homes in Gadsden, against 56.6% across Etowah County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Gadsden are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,149 (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 Gadsden
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gadsden?
EarthLink Fiber in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,984 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 51.0% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,984 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 Gadsden from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,984 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 51.0% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,984 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 Gadsden from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gadsden?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.2% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.2% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Killian's Electronics Fixed Wireless in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Killian's Electronics offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Gadsden 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gadsden?
XFINITY Cable in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,735 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.5% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,735 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 179 Mbps throughout the city.
Sparklight Cable in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 5.1% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.9% of Gadsden 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 Gadsden?
EarthLink DSL in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 72.7% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 26 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gadsden from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Gadsden, AL
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 72.7% of Gadsden homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 26 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gadsden from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gadsden by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 45.2% of homes in 35903 to 57.1% in 35904. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gadsden
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gadsden
How Gadsden Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gadsden that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Southside has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Attalla the fewest (43.2%); Gadsden has 52.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden (this page) | 44,481 | 52.2% | 3,373 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 39/100 |
| Attalla | 10,515 | 43.2% | 1,302 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 31/100 |
| Rainbow City | 10,471 | 86.9% | 4,524 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Southside | 9,871 | 99.6% | 4,788 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 68/100 |
| Glencoe | 5,635 | 70.9% | 3,959 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,880 | 44.9% | 2,550 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Reece City | 650 | 5.4% | 1,367 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Clubview Heights | 459 | 87.4% | 4,621 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 60/100 |
| Curtiston | 243 | 0.0% | 1,625 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 17/100 |
| Crudup | 180 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 40/100 |
| Ridgeville | 83 | 0.0% | 1,087 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gadsden?
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 Gadsden
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Killian's Electronics | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gadsden Internet Providers
Based on 109 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gadsden 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 73.8% coverage in Gadsden.
At a national level, based on 6634 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 Gadsden Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gadsden, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gadsden Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Killian's Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gadsden
Based on data reported by Gadsden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Gadsden. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,731 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 | Gadsden Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Killian's Electronics | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gadsden?
Of the providers in Gadsden, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gadsden 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 Gadsden, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gadsden
| ISP / Tech Type | Gadsden Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (2) | (82) | 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 | ||
| 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 Gadsden?
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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gadsden, 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.