Best Internet Providers in Macon County, AL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Macon County, AL
Macon County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Macon County.
Ranks compare Macon County with the 67 Alabama counties.
The Best Internet in Macon County, AL at a Glance
Macon County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Point Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Macon County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Macon County, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Macon County based on 102 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 Macon County?
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 Macon County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Union Springs Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Macon County Compares to the Rest of Alabama
Macon County's report card score is 52nd of 67 and its connectivity index is tied 47th of 67.
| Measure | Macon County | Rank among Alabama counties | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 35.9% | 57th of 67 | 73.5% | 71.5% | Lamar County (99.6%) |
| Average top speed | 951 Mbps | 51st of 67 | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Pike County (6,779 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | 44th of 67 | 7 | 7.1 | Madison County (8.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 61st of 67 | 2.6 | 2.7 | DeKalb County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 18th of 67 | 9% | 15% | Shelby County (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 50th of 67 | 94% | 96% | Autauga County and Madison County and 1 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 80% | Tied 45th of 67 | 88% | 91% | Shelby County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | Tied 43rd of 67 | 68% | 76% | Shelby County (82%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | Tied 50th of 67 | 72% | 81% | Shelby County (87%) |
| Median household income | $43,917 | 59th of 67 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Shelby County ($109,573) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | 5th of 67 | 16% | 16% | Lee County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 35.9% of homes in Macon County, against 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Macon County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $43,917 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Macon County Compares to Its Neighbors
Macon County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Russell County has the most homes with fiber (98.9%) and Tallapoosa County the fewest (38.7%); Macon County has 35.9%.
Map of Macon County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Macon County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County (this page) | 19,532 | 35.9% | 951 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 25/100 |
| Montgomery County | 228,954 | 71.6% | 4,266 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Lee County | 174,241 | 75.7% | 2,607 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 64/100 |
| Elmore County | 87,977 | 73.5% | 1,633 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 67/100 |
| Russell County | 59,183 | 98.9% | 2,546 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 35/100 |
| Tallapoosa County | 41,311 | 38.7% | 1,335 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 36/100 |
| Bullock County | 10,357 | 98.8% | 1,056 Mbps | 2 | C | 15/100 |
Internet in Macon County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 20.8% of homes in Tuskegee Institute to 57.1% in Notasulga; by ZIP code, from 19.0% in 36088 (Tuskegee Institute) to 62.2% in 36866 (Notasulga). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Macon County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee | 6,741 | 35.3% | 978 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 28/100 |
| Tuskegee Institute | 5,328 | 20.8% | 1,047 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 36/100 |
| Notasulga | 3,706 | 57.1% | 1,325 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 27/100 |
| Shorter | 1,498 | 56.7% | 627 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 23/100 |
| Little Texas | 887 | 30.3% | 392 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 7/100 |
| Fort Davis | 254 | 96.1% | 965 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 21/100 |
| Hannon | 228 | 51.8% | 530 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 7/100 |
| Davisville | 145 | 20.7% | 227 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 4/100 |
| Roba | 93 | 38.7% | 541 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 8/100 |
| Tysonville | 82 | 39.0% | 437 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 12/100 |
ZIP codes in Macon County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36083 (Tuskegee) | 8,353 | 35.0% | 950 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 26/100 |
| 36088 (Tuskegee Institute) | 4,626 | 19.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 36/100 |
| 36866 (Notasulga) | 3,840 | 62.2% | 1,330 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 28/100 |
| 36075 (Shorter) | 1,797 | 48.6% | 548 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 23/100 |
| 36039 (Hardaway) | 222 | 25.7% | 282 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 26/100 |
| 36031 (Fort Davis) | 111 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Macon County?
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, Point Broadband 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 Macon County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Union Springs Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Macon County Internet Providers
Based on 102 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Macon County 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 84.1% coverage in Macon County.
At a national level, based on 4268 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 Macon County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Macon County, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Macon County Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Union Springs Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Macon County
Based on data reported by Macon County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Point Broadband and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Macon County. 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 | Macon County Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Union Springs Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Macon County?
Of the providers in Macon County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Macon County 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. Point Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Macon County, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Macon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Macon County Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Union Springs Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Macon County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Macon County?
Point Broadband Fiber in Macon County, AL
Availability:
26.7%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 26.7% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Macon County, AL
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Macon County, AL
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Union Springs Telephone Company Fiber in Macon County, AL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Union Springs Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Union Springs Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Macon County, AL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,949 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Macon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,949 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 Macon County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Macon County, AL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,949 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Macon County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,949 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 Macon County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Macon County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, AL
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Macon County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Macon County, AL
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
199 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 199 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Macon County, AL
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Macon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Macon County, AL
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Macon County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Macon County?
Spectrum Cable in Macon County, AL
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 58.2% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Macon County?
EarthLink DSL in Macon County, AL
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 54.7% of Macon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Macon County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Macon County, AL
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 54.7% of Macon County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Macon County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Macon County, AL
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 12.8% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Macon County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
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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 Macon County?
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 Macon County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Point Broadband 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 Macon County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Macon County, available to 84.1% 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.