Choccolocco, Alabama Broadband Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Choccolocco, AL that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Choccolocco by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Sparklight | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 95.8% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Choccolocco AL Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Choccolocco have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Choccolocco compare to Calhoun County? The average speed in Choccolocco is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Calhoun County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Alabama average of 26.99 Mbps.
Choccolocco Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Choccolocco is 19.7% faster than the average in Alabama and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 50.8% of the Calhoun County population
The average internet download speed in Choccolocco is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Choccolocco population
Fiber optic internet is available to 16.9% of Choccolocco residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Choccolocco, AL providing service to at least 15% of the city
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Choccolocco residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Sparklight as the top provider for Choccolocco, Alabama.
Who has the fastest internet service in Choccolocco?
Sparklight and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Choccolocco.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Choccolocco, Alabama?
The following zip codes were used: 36207
What is fiber internet service?
Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Choccolocco internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Choccolocco compare to other cities in Alabama?
Click through to see how the Choccolocco broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Elmore, Good Hope, Ladonia, Opelika, Steele, Troy, Valley
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Choccolocco - AT&T.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Choccolocco, Alabama?
Sparklight provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Choccolocco.
Choccolocco Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Sparklight
- 100+ channels
- 200 hours of cloud DVR
- 2 TV plans
- No cable box required. Streams on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google-powered smart TVs or similiar
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages