Best Internet Providers in Northport, AL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northport, AL
Northport has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Northport.
Ranks compare Northport 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 Northport, AL at a Glance
Northport Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Northport ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northport, AL?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Northport based on 112 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 Northport?
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 Northport
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- C Spire - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Northport Compares to Places Its Size
Northport's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 28%.
| Measure | Northport | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 76.6% | bottom 42% | 65.9% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,858 Mbps | top 40% | 3,954 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | top 25% | 7.7 | 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% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 13% | 9% | 9% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 33% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 35% | 87% | 88% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | bottom 32% | 70% | 68% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | bottom 31% | 74% | 72% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $91,652 | bottom 50% | $70,206 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 26% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 76.6% of homes in Northport, against 65.9% across Tuscaloosa County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Northport are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,652 (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 Northport
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northport?
EarthLink Fiber in Northport, AL
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,455 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 68.1% of Northport homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,455 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 Northport from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Northport, AL
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,455 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 68.1% of Northport homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,455 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 Northport from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Northport, AL
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.9% of Northport homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Northport, AL
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Northport homes. Across the city, C Spire Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northport?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northport, AL
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Northport homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northport, AL
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Northport homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northport, AL
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Northport homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northport, AL
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
226 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Northport homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 226 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northport?
Spectrum Cable in Northport, AL
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 58.9% of Northport homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Northport, AL
Availability:
48.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,605 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 48.7% of Northport homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,605 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 2,000, with an average of 178 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northport?
EarthLink DSL in Northport, AL
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.4% of Northport homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Northport from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Northport, AL
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.4% of Northport homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Northport from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Northport by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 64.4% of homes in 35476 to 82.2% in 35473. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Northport
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Northport
How Northport Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Northport that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Tuscaloosa has the most homes with fiber (70.7%) and Buhl the fewest (7.2%); Northport has 76.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport (this page) | 45,367 | 76.6% | 3,858 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Tuscaloosa | 117,161 | 70.7% | 4,931 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Cottondale | 9,285 | 46.0% | 2,791 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 60/100 |
| Coker | 4,860 | 20.6% | 1,644 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Holt | 4,801 | 59.3% | 4,322 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 60/100 |
| Buhl | 2,048 | 7.2% | 970 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Romulus | 1,168 | 56.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 40/100 |
| Fleetwood | 1,038 | 8.1% | 940 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 55/100 |
| Elrod | 748 | 63.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 38/100 |
| Moores Bridge | 654 | 94.5% | 946 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Echola | 546 | 50.5% | 804 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northport?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Northport
| C Spire | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Northport Internet Providers
Based on 112 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Northport residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.10 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 97.5% coverage in Northport.
At a national level, based on 6579 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 Northport Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northport, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northport Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Spire |  (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northport
Based on data reported by Northport 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 Northport. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,107 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northport Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Northport?
Of the providers in Northport, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northport 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.
Spectrum is rated 3.04 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Northport, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northport
| ISP / Tech Type | Northport Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Spire | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
Jalynn P
AT&T DSL
January 01, 2026 I am really unhappy with my internet service. We have had DSL in our area for 20 years--same account. And the whole time it has been awful. Over the years we have had various issues whether it was the service was almost non existent to so incredibly slow due to zero factors or due to storms. At&T has done nothing to ever help and say that there is really nothing they can do. So I stick with them because I feel like it will be worse elsewhere. Just not a happy customer, maybe just to lazy to switch. Customer service isnt all that either.
Olivia M
AT&T Fiber
April 28, 2025 The setup for the equipment was relatively easy. I was able to download an app to manage my payments and internet usage. Moreover, I have experienced very little issues with connectivity or internet speed. The outages I have experienced were instead a result of adverse weather. Once I experienced an outage, I immediately received a message assuring that AT&T would do their utmost to ensure the outage was resolved. All in all, I have been beyond satisfied with my internet provider.
BFP
XFINITY Cable
June 16, 2023 The service is not bad, but I don't like how they make you sign long contracts to get a decent price and speed.
An Alabama Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 05, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Northport?
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 Northport is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Northport is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Northport, available to 98.2% 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.