Best Internet Providers in Marshall County, AL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Marshall County, AL
Marshall County has 10 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 Marshall County.
Ranks compare Marshall County with the 67 Alabama counties.
The Best Internet in Marshall County, AL at a Glance
Marshall County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Cable
EarthLink
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AT&T
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DSL
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FTC
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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 Marshall County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marshall County, AL?
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Marshall County based on 100 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 Marshall 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 Marshall County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- NHTC - fiber coverage map
- FTC - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GoNetspeed - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- NEXT by NAEC - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GoNetspeed - dsl coverage map
- Total Radio Services - fixed wireless coverage map
How Marshall County Compares to the Rest of Alabama
Marshall County's report card score is tied 31st of 67 and its connectivity index is tied 10th of 67.
| Measure | Marshall County | Rank among Alabama counties | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 64.5% | 39th of 67 | 73.5% | 71.5% | Lamar County (99.6%) |
| Average top speed | 2,304 Mbps | 25th of 67 | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Pike County (6,779 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 26th of 67 | 7 | 7.1 | Madison County (8.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 2nd of 67 | 2.6 | 2.7 | DeKalb County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 25th of 67 | 9% | 15% | Shelby County (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 13th of 67 | 94% | 96% | Autauga County and Madison County and 1 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 4th of 67 | 88% | 91% | Shelby County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | 9th of 67 | 68% | 76% | Shelby County (82%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 16th of 67 | 72% | 81% | Shelby County (87%) |
| Median household income | $67,410 | 16th of 67 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Shelby County ($109,573) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 20th of 67 | 16% | 16% | Lee County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 64.5% of homes in Marshall County, against 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Marshall County are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,410 (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 Marshall County Compares to Its Neighbors
Marshall County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Jackson County has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Blount County the fewest (50.4%); Marshall County has 64.5%.
Map of Marshall County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Marshall County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County (this page) | 97,612 | 64.5% | 2,304 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Madison County | 388,153 | 90.3% | 6,106 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 71/100 |
| Morgan County | 123,421 | 83.1% | 2,796 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Etowah County | 103,436 | 56.6% | 3,051 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 43/100 |
| Cullman County | 87,866 | 87.4% | 2,276 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 41/100 |
| DeKalb County | 71,608 | 84.8% | 1,005 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Blount County | 59,134 | 50.4% | 1,582 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 40/100 |
| Jackson County | 52,579 | 99.5% | 3,654 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 50/100 |
Internet in Marshall County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 23.9% of homes in Horton to 99.1% in Grant; by ZIP code, from 29.3% in 35980 (Horton) to 99.1% in 35747 (Grant). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Marshall County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville | 34,325 | 60.2% | 2,455 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 61/100 |
| Boaz | 23,321 | 31.6% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 46/100 |
| Arab | 17,296 | 81.5% | 970 Mbps | 5 | C | 55/100 |
| Guntersville | 16,377 | 69.9% | 2,354 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 60/100 |
| Grant | 6,127 | 99.1% | 7,395 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Union Grove | 5,015 | 73.8% | 1,312 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 51/100 |
| Horton | 4,491 | 23.9% | 902 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Joppa | 2,246 | 98.3% | 1,384 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 32/100 |
| Langston | 1,413 | 67.4% | 3,725 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 20/100 |
| Douglas | 761 | 41.7% | 983 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 44/100 |
| Diamond | 638 | 70.8% | 2,762 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 67/100 |
| Cottonville | 622 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Mount Carmel | 75 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 76/100 |
| Scant City | 58 | 0.0% | 832 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 41/100 |
ZIP codes in Marshall County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35950 (Albertville) | 22,534 | 62.1% | 2,787 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 63/100 |
| 35016 (Arab) | 17,223 | 81.8% | 973 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 55/100 |
| 35976 (Guntersville) | 17,082 | 68.2% | 2,359 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 60/100 |
| 35957 (Boaz) | 16,784 | 37.8% | 1,051 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 47/100 |
| 35951 (Albertville) | 13,040 | 61.5% | 1,715 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 56/100 |
| 35747 (Grant) | 6,234 | 99.1% | 7,634 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 35980 (Horton) | 5,303 | 29.3% | 926 Mbps | 5 | C- | 51/100 |
| 35175 (Union Grove) | 4,992 | 70.2% | 963 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 50/100 |
| 35755 (Langston) | 677 | 39.1% | 508 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Marshall 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, 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 Marshall County
| NHTC | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| GoNetspeed | 1,000 |
| NEXT by NAEC | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Total Radio Services | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Marshall County Internet Providers
Based on 100 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Marshall County 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 87.4% coverage in Marshall County.
At a national level, based on 4208 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 Marshall County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Marshall County, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Marshall County Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (2) |  (9) | View Plans | ||
| NHTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (1) | (1) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet |  (1) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Total Radio Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Marshall County
Based on data reported by Marshall County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Marshall County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,096 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 | Marshall County Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (2) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| NHTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (1) | (1) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (1) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Total Radio Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marshall County?
Of the providers in Marshall County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Marshall 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. 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 Marshall County, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Marshall County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marshall County Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| NEXT by NAEC | (0) | (2) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| NHTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (1) | (1) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (1) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Total Radio Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Marshall County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Marshall County?
FTC Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 26.3% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, FTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 15.4% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, GoNetspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
NHTC Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
NHTC offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, NHTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, NEXT by NAEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Marshall County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Marshall 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 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 215 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Total Radio Services Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Total Radio Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Total Radio Services 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 Marshall County?
Spectrum Cable in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 91.9% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Marshall County?
EarthLink DSL in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
45.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 45.7% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 27 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Marshall County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
45.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 45.7% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 27 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Marshall County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
GoNetspeed DSL in Marshall County, AL
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers DSL service to 9.4% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, GoNetspeed DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the county. GoNetspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Marshall County from GoNetspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
Kevin G.
Spectrum Cable
May 15, 2026 In my area, Spectrum is by far the preferred and best choice for an internet connection. There is very little competition in the area, which is pretty much a guy who has a homemade tower put up (Total Radio), and local ISP that has changed hands a million times (GoNetSpeed), cellular (good luck getting a stable connection), and satellite (Elon or Hughesnet both expensive and both with massive lag because of distance). I am very lucky to live where I do so I can access Spectrum but it does not have to be this way. ISP's focus too much on profitability where infrastructure is already and not enough on what they could bring in if only they would extend their networks.
An Alabama Customer
Spectrum Cable
January 26, 2026 An Alabama Customer
Spectrum Cable
October 24, 2025 Julia L.
Spectrum Cable
May 04, 2025 I am most unhappy with my provider’s customer service. The representatives who have been sent out are often hard to talk to and attempt to get out of work. It is also very difficult to speak with them on the phone. Calling them almost always ends in being on hold for hours and unhelpful answers.
An Alabama Customer
GoNetspeed Fiber
July 31, 2024 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Marshall 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 Marshall County is FTC.
- 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 Marshall County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Marshall County, available to 92.5% 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.