8 Best Internet Providers in Huntsville, AL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Huntsville, AL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Huntsville, AL?

Google Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Huntsville based on 76 Alabama customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Huntsville, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Huntsville

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Huntsville Internet Providers

Based on 76 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Huntsville residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Alabama, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 92.2% coverage in Huntsville.

At a national level, based on 4334 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Huntsville?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Huntsville, the fastest internet in the city comes from Google Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Huntsville

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	WOW!	1,200 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Huntsville

Based on data reported by Huntsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Huntsville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,980 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Huntsville?

Alabama customers rate Google Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 4.20 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Huntsville customers with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Huntsville, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Huntsville

Huntsville Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Huntsville below, including the metrics used and how Huntsville compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.

Huntsville ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Huntsville	Alabama	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Huntsville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.88%	68.19%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	7,078 Mbps	3,158 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Huntsville.	9.0	6.3	6.8

 

Huntsville Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Huntsville	Alabama	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	13%	8%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	86%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	78%	66%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	81%	67%	76%

Huntsville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Huntsville is A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Huntsville is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Huntsville have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Huntsville ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of Huntsville households have an internet connection despite having 96.55% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Huntsville residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Huntsville?

How Much Speed does a Huntsville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Huntsville is 2.3, which is smaller than the Alabama average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Huntsville's average household income is $80,170 which is much higher than the Alabama average of $70,756 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Huntsville also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Alabama who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Huntsville has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Huntsville households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Huntsville?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Huntsville?

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 Huntsville is Google Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Huntsville is Google Fiber.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Huntsville, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Huntsville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Huntsville stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Huntsville's A- ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama