11 Best Internet Providers in St. Clair County, AL
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St. Clair County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,254 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real St. Clair County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
St. Clair County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in St. Clair County.
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St. Clair County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in St. Clair County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in St. Clair County, AL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 St. Clair County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Clair County, AL?
Brightspeed is the best internet provider in St. Clair County based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in St. Clair County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Brightspeed is an option for 33.98% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in St. Clair County, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in St. Clair County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all St. Clair County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Clair County Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed |  (1) | (6) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (1) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Ragland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Coosa Valley Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 105 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for St. Clair County residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Alabama, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.5% coverage in St. Clair County.
At a national level, based on 6098 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Clair County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. Clair County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. 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 St. Clair County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Coosa Valley Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Ragland Telephone Company | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Clair County
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Clair County Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (6) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (1) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ragland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Coosa Valley Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by St. Clair County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in St. Clair County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,149 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Clair County?
Alabama customers rate Brightspeed as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Brightspeed received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s St. Clair County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in St. Clair County, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Clair County
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Clair County Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed | (1) | (6) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (42) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (1) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ragland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Coosa Valley Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
St. Clair County 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 county 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 St. Clair County below, including the metrics used and how St. Clair County compares to the rest of Alabama and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in St. Clair County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.25% | 68.19% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 1,254 Mbps | 3,158 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for St. Clair County. | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 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. | 11% | 8% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 86% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 70% | 66% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 71% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
St. Clair County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in St. Clair County is B-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in St. Clair County is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in St. Clair County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The St. Clair County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
91% of St. Clair County households have an internet connection despite having 99.20% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of St. Clair County 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 Counties Compare to St. Clair County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
How Much Speed does a St. Clair County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in St. Clair County is 2.7, which is larger than the Alabama average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. St. Clair County's average household income is $84,947 which is much higher than the Alabama average of $70,756 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
St. Clair County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Alabama average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Alabama who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of St. Clair County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, St. Clair County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Clair County?
Windstream Fiber in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,295 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 44.8% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,295 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed Fiber in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
19.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,928 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 19.0% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,928 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Coosa Valley Technologies Fiber in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Coosa Valley Technologies offers Fiber service to 16.4% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Coosa Valley Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 11.5% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ragland Telephone Company Fiber in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Ragland Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 4.2% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Ragland Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,016 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.1% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,016 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 967 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Clair County?
Sparklight Cable in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
45.1%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 45.1% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
41.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 41.7% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,239 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.5% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,239 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 46 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Clair County?
Windstream DSL in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
171 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 62.9% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 171 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 29.8% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 39 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 10, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ragland Telephone Company DSL in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Ragland Telephone Company offers DSL service to 4.8% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Ragland Telephone Company 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 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.6% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.6% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in St. Clair County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. Clair County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.4% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.4% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in St. Clair County, AL
Availability:
58.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.1% of St. Clair County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in St. Clair County?
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 St. Clair County is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in St. Clair County is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in St. Clair County, 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 St. Clair County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how St. Clair County 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 St. Clair County's B- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100