Best Webb Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Webb, 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 Webb 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Troy Cablevision | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 37.9% |
2 | WOW! | Cable | 50 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 87.8% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | CenturyLink | DSL | 40 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 26.6% |
Webb 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 Webb 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
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Webb are compared to Houston County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Alabama overall?
Average download speeds in Webb of 13.68 Mbps are slower than the Houston County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Alabama.
Webb Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Webb is 49.3% slower than the average in Alabama and 57.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 33.8% of the Houston County population
The average internet download speed in Webb is 13.68 Mbps based upon 1112 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 87.8% of the Webb population
Fiber optic internet is available to 37.7% of Webb residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Webb, 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 Webb 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 Troy Cablevision as the top provider for Webb, Alabama.
Who has the fastest internet service in Webb?
Troy Cablevision with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Webb.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Webb, Alabama?
The following zip codes were used: 36303, 36321 and 36376
How do the internet speeds in Webb compare to other cities in Alabama?
Click through to see how the Webb broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Coaling, Fairhope, Henagar, Leeds, Lipscomb, Talladega, Weaver
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.
What is fixed wireless internet service?
Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Webb, Alabama?
WOW! provides broadband internet service to 87.8% of Webb.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Webb, AL residents.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
What is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
Webb 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.
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
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices