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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Postoak, AL?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Postoak, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.

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Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Postoak?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Postoak

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Union Springs Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Postoak

Based on data reported by Postoak ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Union Springs Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Postoak. 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Postoak?

The chart and graph below show how customers in Postoak, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Postoak

Postoak Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Postoak below, including the metrics used and how Postoak compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.

Postoak ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Postoak	Alabama	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Postoak that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.70%	73.54%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,000 Mbps	3,295 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Postoak.	1.0	7.0	7.1

 

Postoak Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Postoak	Alabama	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	2%	9%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	94%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	88%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	60%	68%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	63%	70%	77%

Postoak ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Postoak is C-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Postoak is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Postoak have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Postoak ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of Postoak households have an internet connection despite having 95.70% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Postoak residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Postoak?

How Much Speed does a Postoak Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Postoak is 2.2, which is smaller than the Alabama average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Postoak’s average household income is $51,581 which is lower than the Alabama average of $72,899 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Postoak also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 2% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Alabama who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Postoak has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Postoak households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Postoak?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Postoak?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Postoak, AL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Postoak?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Postoak, AL.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Postoak?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Postoak, AL.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Postoak?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The fastest internet provider should be Union Springs Telephone Company.
• Union Springs Telephone Company, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Postoak, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Postoak compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Postoak stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Postoak’s C- ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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