Best Internet Providers in Owens Cross Roads, AL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Owens Cross Roads has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Owens Cross Roads.
Ranks compare Owens Cross Roads with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Owens Cross Roads, AL at a Glance
Owens Cross Roads Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Owens Cross Roads ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Owens Cross Roads, AL?
NHTC is the highest-rated internet provider in Owens Cross Roads based on 67 Alabama customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Owens Cross Roads?
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 Owens Cross Roads
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- NHTC - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Owens Cross Roads Compares to Places Its Size
Owens Cross Roads's report card score is in the top 4% and its connectivity index is in the top 7%.
| Measure | Owens Cross Roads | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Madison County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 9% | 90.3% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,975 Mbps | top 3% | 6,106 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 37% | 8.8 | 7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 15% | 9% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 7% | 93% | 88% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | top 5% | 80% | 68% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 18% | 85% | 72% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $143,685 | top 13% | $96,862 | $72,899 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 18% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Owens Cross Roads, against 90.3% across Madison County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Owens Cross Roads are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $143,685 (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 Owens Cross Roads
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Owens Cross Roads?
Google Fiber in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 83.1% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,551 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 60.4% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,551 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 Owens Cross Roads from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,551 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 60.4% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,551 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 Owens Cross Roads from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
NHTC Fiber in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
NHTC offers Fiber service to 34.0% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, NHTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Owens Cross Roads?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Owens Cross Roads?
XFINITY Cable in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,993 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.1% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,993 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 250, with an average of 248 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Owens Cross Roads from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Owens Cross Roads?
EarthLink DSL in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 18.5% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Owens Cross Roads from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Owens Cross Roads, AL
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 18.5% of Owens Cross Roads homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Owens Cross Roads from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Owens Cross Roads by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Owens Cross Roads has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Owens Cross Roads
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Cove | 5,231 | 99.8% | 7,971 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 89/100 |
ZIP codes in Owens Cross Roads
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35763 | 21,998 | 99.5% | 7,971 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 90/100 |
How Owens Cross Roads Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Owens Cross Roads that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, New Hope has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Brownsboro the fewest (86.2%); Owens Cross Roads has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Cross Roads (this page) | 20,814 | 99.5% | 7,975 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 90/100 |
| Huntsville | 201,587 | 90.4% | 7,126 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 64/100 |
| Gurley | 7,054 | 92.0% | 6,467 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 68/100 |
| New Hope | 5,518 | 99.8% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Laceys Spring | 4,740 | 96.5% | 1,125 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 34/100 |
| Brownsboro | 3,891 | 86.2% | 6,796 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Paint Rock | 472 | 100.0% | 2,246 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Redstone Arsenal | 252 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 68/100 |
| Maysville | 223 | 100.0% | 7,166 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 78/100 |
| Swaim | 212 | 98.1% | 3,457 Mbps | 5 | B | 56/100 |
| Willowbrook | 49 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 9.9 | A+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Owens Cross Roads?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by NHTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber and NHTC 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 Owens Cross Roads
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| NHTC | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Owens Cross Roads. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Owens Cross Roads Internet Providers
Based on 67 reviews from Alabama internet customers, NHTC is the best internet service provider for Owens Cross Roads residents. NHTC 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 95.5% coverage in Owens Cross Roads.
At a national level, based on 4709 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Owens Cross Roads Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Owens Cross Roads Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHTC | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (8) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Owens Cross Roads
Based on data reported by Owens Cross Roads ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber and NHTC. These internet providers offer speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Owens Cross Roads. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 NHTC. This indicates NHTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Owens Cross Roads Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHTC | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (8) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Owens Cross Roads?
Of the providers in Owens Cross Roads, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Owens Cross Roads 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.
AT&T is rated 3.38 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.08 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Owens Cross Roads
| ISP / Tech Type | Owens Cross Roads Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHTC | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (8) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
An Alabama Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 16, 2025 T-Mobile is a pretty well-known phone provider, and I like that their plans aren’t super expensive. The 5G is fast in cities, but if you’re out in the country, it might not work as well. I got an out of the country plan once and it was ok, but it also wasn't the best. Some people say customer service is helpful, but others say it’s slow or doesn’t fix their problems. I've had an 50-50 time with it depending on what store you go to. It’s decent if you live in a good coverage area, but it can be hit or miss. I don't get coverage everywhere and it can be very annoying. Overall, it’s okay—probably worth 3 out of 5 stars. It’s not terrible, but it’s not amazing either.
An Alabama Customer
NHTC Fiber
February 26, 2025 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Owens Cross Roads?
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 Owens Cross Roads is NHTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber and NHTC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NHTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Owens Cross Roads is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Owens Cross Roads, available to 99.3% 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.