3 Best Internet Providers in Linwood, AL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Linwood, 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 Linwood, AL?

C Spire is the highest-rated internet provider in Linwood based on 39 Alabama customer reviews, and C Spire 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 Linwood, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Linwood

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

Based on 39 reviews from Alabama internet customers, C Spire is the best internet service provider for Linwood residents. C Spire was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 34.6% coverage in Linwood.

At a national level, based on 989 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.30 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Linwood?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Linwood, the fastest internet in the city comes from C Spire.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	C Spire	10,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	10 Mbps
	AT&T	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Linwood

Based on data reported by Linwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through C Spire. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Linwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 9,636 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 C Spire. This indicates C Spire reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Linwood?

Alabama customers rate C Spire 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.

C Spire received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Linwood customers with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Linwood

Linwood 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 Linwood below, including the metrics used and how Linwood compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.

Linwood ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Linwood	Alabama	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Linwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.62%	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.	9,636 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 Linwood.	2.1	6.3	6.8

 

Linwood Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Linwood	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.	2.7	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.	9%	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.	88%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	47%	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.	56%	67%	76%

Linwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Linwood is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Linwood is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Linwood have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Linwood 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.

82% of Linwood households have an internet connection despite having 84.62% availability. 47% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% have satellite, 1% 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 47% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Linwood 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 Linwood?

How Much Speed does a Linwood Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Linwood is 2.7, which is larger than the Alabama average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Linwood's average household income is $66,999 which is higher than the Alabama average of $70,756 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Linwood also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Linwood has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Linwood households are more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Linwood?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Linwood?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Linwood?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Linwood?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Linwood, AL.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Linwood?

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 Linwood is C Spire.
• The fastest internet provider should be C Spire. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, C Spire may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Linwood is C Spire.
• C Spire, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Linwood, 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 Linwood compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Linwood 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 Linwood's C+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.