Best Internet Providers in Tuscaloosa, AL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Tuscaloosa.
Ranks compare Tuscaloosa with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tuscaloosa, AL at a Glance
Tuscaloosa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Verizon
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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 Tuscaloosa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tuscaloosa, AL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Tuscaloosa based on 111 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 Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- C Spire - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Tuscaloosa Compares to Places Its Size
Tuscaloosa's report card score is tied 123rd of 305 and its connectivity index is 297th of 305.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.7% | 197th of 305 | 65.9% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,931 Mbps | 82nd of 305 | 3,954 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | Tied 98th of 305 | 7.7 | 7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 228th of 305 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 233rd of 305 | 9% | 9% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 268th of 305 | 95% | 94% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | 303rd of 305 | 87% | 88% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 288th of 305 | 70% | 68% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 265th of 305 | 74% | 72% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $55,433 | 299th of 305 | $70,206 | $72,899 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 36% | 2nd of 305 | 26% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 70.7% of homes in Tuscaloosa, against 65.9% across Tuscaloosa County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Tuscaloosa are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,433 (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 Tuscaloosa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tuscaloosa?
EarthLink Fiber in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,797 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 63.3% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,797 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 Tuscaloosa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,797 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 63.3% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,797 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 Tuscaloosa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
C Spire Fiber in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 23.9% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, C Spire Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tuscaloosa?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
227 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tuscaloosa?
XFINITY Cable in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,709 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 81.5% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,709 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 172 Mbps throughout the city.
Spectrum Cable in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 16.6% of Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa?
EarthLink DSL in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.1% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Tuscaloosa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Tuscaloosa, AL
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 81.1% of Tuscaloosa homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Tuscaloosa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Tuscaloosa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 56.7% of homes in 35401 to 96.8% in 35406. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Place | 6,025 | 27.7% | 4,161 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 37/100 |
ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa
How Tuscaloosa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tuscaloosa that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Northport has the most homes with fiber (76.6%) and Buhl the fewest (7.2%); Tuscaloosa has 70.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa (this page) | 117,161 | 70.7% | 4,931 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Northport | 45,367 | 76.6% | 3,858 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Cottondale | 9,285 | 46.0% | 2,791 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 60/100 |
| Duncanville | 4,945 | 23.3% | 1,871 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Coker | 4,860 | 20.6% | 1,644 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Holt | 4,801 | 59.3% | 4,322 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 60/100 |
| Coaling | 2,394 | 26.8% | 2,007 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Buhl | 2,048 | 7.2% | 970 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Romulus | 1,168 | 56.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 40/100 |
| Fleetwood | 1,038 | 8.1% | 940 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 55/100 |
| Howton | 534 | 17.4% | 1,651 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa
| C Spire | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tuscaloosa Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tuscaloosa 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 83.2% coverage in Tuscaloosa.
At a national level, based on 6570 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tuscaloosa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tuscaloosa Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Spire |  (0) | (4) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tuscaloosa
Based on data reported by Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,383 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 | Tuscaloosa Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (4) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1948) | 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 Tuscaloosa?
Of the providers in Tuscaloosa, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tuscaloosa 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tuscaloosa
| ISP / Tech Type | Tuscaloosa Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (4) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (49) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
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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
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.
An Alabama Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 04, 2026 I live in a suburban, borderline exurban area that has struggled for a very long time with lack of resources for internet connectivity. Only recently, fiber was installed in our area, meaning we could theoretically get service from another provider. Until then, Charter Spectrum Internet was a veritable monopoly in our area, and they got to (and did) charge us whatever they wanted for very mediocre service. Things have improved a bit over time, and now we have access to a relatively good plan with decent speeds and mediocre latency. The network is somewhat prone to outages, which can be a bit annoying. The modem that they provided have also been pretty annoying at times, although that, too, has improved recently. I think competition in the area has led to Charter improving their service overall, and I can't say that I'm too dissatisfied with the service as it exists today.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa is AT&T.
- 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 Tuscaloosa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Tuscaloosa, available to 90.3% 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.