Best Internet Providers in Salem, AL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem, AL
Salem has 6 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 Salem.
Ranks compare Salem with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salem, AL at a Glance
Salem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Beam
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem, AL?
Beam is the highest-rated internet provider in Salem based on 97 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 Salem?
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 Salem
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Beam - fiber coverage map
- Beam - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Salem Compares to Places Its Size
Salem's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | Salem | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lee County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.0% | top 42% | 75.7% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,831 Mbps | top 23% | 2,607 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 21% | 7.5 | 7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 10% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 89% | 88% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 75% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 82% | 72% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $73,391 | bottom 49% | $71,865 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 28% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 85.0% of homes in Salem, against 75.7% across Lee County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Salem are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,391 (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 Salem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Beam Fiber in Salem, AL
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Beam offers Fiber service to 83.9% of Salem homes. Across the city, Beam Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Salem, AL
Availability:
47.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,867 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 47.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,867 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 Salem from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Salem, AL
Availability:
47.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,867 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 47.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,867 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 Salem from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, AL
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Salem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, AL
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, AL
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, AL
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Beam Cable in Salem, AL
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Beam offers Cable service to 72.3% of Salem homes. Across the city, Beam Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Salem, AL
Availability:
24.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 24.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
EarthLink DSL in Salem, AL
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 31.4% of Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Salem from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Salem, AL
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 31.4% of Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Salem from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Salem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Salem has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Salem
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36874 | 9,635 | 83.2% | 2,659 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 51/100 |
How Salem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salem that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 2 of them in Georgia. Among them, Smiths Station has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Tillery Crossroads the fewest (43.9%); Salem has 85.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (this page) | 8,696 | 85.0% | 2,831 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 53/100 |
| Phenix City | 60,946 | 99.2% | 2,861 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| Opelika | 45,515 | 84.0% | 2,373 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 47/100 |
| Fortson, GA | 9,592 | 74.0% | 3,265 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 70/100 |
| Smiths | 7,906 | 99.6% | 3,417 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| Smiths Station | 6,588 | 99.7% | 3,444 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 66/100 |
| Tillery Crossroads | 1,781 | 43.9% | 1,881 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 44/100 |
| Blanton | 566 | 62.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Powledge | 332 | 91.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Roanoke Junction | 207 | 100.0% | 4,420 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 31/100 |
| Piney Grove, GA | 112 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem?
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 Salem
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Beam | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Salem. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Salem Internet Providers
Based on 97 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Beam is the best internet service provider for Salem residents. Beam was rated at an average of 4.50 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 85.9% coverage in Salem.
At a national level, based on 4175 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 Salem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Beam | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem
Based on data reported by Salem 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 Salem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,687 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 | Salem Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Beam | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem?
Of the providers in Salem, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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. Beam is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Salem, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Beam | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
An Alabama Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 12, 2024 I live in a rural area, and Charter Spectrum is pretty much the only supplier here that has good connection and good speed. However, they are a little slow to grow. Neighbors only 1/4 of a mile away cannot become a customer. Service Reps have been great - no complaints there. Charter is also strange about their pricing. It's common for a bill to be higher at the end of a 'promotion'. People here just call and threaten to cancel their account in hopes of receiving a lower bill - it always works.
Nick T
AT&T Fiber
May 02, 2023 ATT Fiber is a great internet service. I am very happy with it and always have been. Great pricing, great speeds, great customer service. I highly recommend it
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 Salem?
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 Salem is Beam.
- 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 Salem is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Salem, available to 95.8% 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.