Best Internet Providers in Oakland, AL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oakland, AL
Oakland has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Oakland.
Ranks compare Oakland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oakland, AL at a Glance
Oakland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Oakland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oakland, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Oakland based on 107 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 Oakland?
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 Oakland
How Oakland Compares to Places Its Size
Oakland's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.
| Measure | Oakland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lauderdale County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.0% | bottom 36% | 71.6% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,144 Mbps | top 34% | 2,895 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | top 29% | 7.1 | 7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 11% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 10% | 85% | 88% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | top 49% | 60% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 69% | 72% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,724 | bottom 36% | $65,162 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 37.0% of homes in Oakland, against 71.6% across Lauderdale County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Oakland are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,724 (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 Oakland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Spectrum Fiber in Oakland, AL
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 37.0% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AL
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Oakland homes. Across the city, 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AL
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Oakland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AL
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Oakland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, AL
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Oakland?
XFINITY Cable in Oakland, AL
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 80.5% of Oakland homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
EarthLink DSL in Oakland, AL
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 56.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 79 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Oakland from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Oakland, AL
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 56.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 79 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Oakland from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Oakland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oakland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Oakland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Oakland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oakland that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, St. Florian has the most homes with fiber (66.4%) and Sheffield the fewest (53.7%); Oakland has 37.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland (this page) | 349 | 37.0% | 1,144 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 25/100 |
| Florence | 59,188 | 60.9% | 3,327 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 43/100 |
| Sheffield | 9,450 | 53.7% | 3,316 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 27/100 |
| St. Florian | 1,122 | 66.4% | 2,820 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 54/100 |
| Threet | 918 | 84.0% | 1,152 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 31/100 |
| Cedar Hills Estates | 634 | 100.0% | 1,191 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Rhodesville | 460 | 38.7% | 1,142 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 23/100 |
| Gravelly Springs | 380 | 98.2% | 1,148 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 20/100 |
| Smithsonia | 344 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 8/100 |
| Mansion View | 261 | 10.3% | 1,593 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Barton | 155 | 100.0% | 1,465 Mbps | 4 | B- | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oakland?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Oakland
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oakland Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Oakland 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 96.8% coverage in Oakland.
At a national level, based on 6552 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 Oakland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oakland, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oakland
Based on data reported by Oakland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Oakland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 | Oakland Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Of the providers in Oakland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oakland 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.38 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oakland, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oakland
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
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.
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 Oakland?
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 Oakland is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Oakland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oakland, available to 96.8% 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.