Who is our top ranked provider in West End-Cobb Town AL? [Updated]

West End-Cobb Town, AL High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in West End-Cobb Town, 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 West End-Cobb Town 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	Sparklight	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	99.9%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	52.8%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

West End-Cobb Town 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 West End-Cobb Town 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

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in West End-Cobb Town of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Calhoun County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Alabama.

West End-Cobb Town Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in West End-Cobb Town 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 West End-Cobb Town is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the West End-Cobb Town population
Fiber optic internet is available to 14.9% of West End-Cobb Town residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in West End-Cobb Town, 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 West End-Cobb Town 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 West End-Cobb Town, Alabama.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for West End-Cobb Town, Alabama?

The following zip codes were used: 36201

How do the internet speeds in West End-Cobb Town compare to other cities in Alabama?

Click through to see how the West End-Cobb Town broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cedar Bluff, Holtville, Kimberly, Moody, Selmont West Selmont, Town Creek, West Blocton

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of West End-Cobb Town, AL residents.

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.

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.

Who has the fastest internet service in West End-Cobb Town?

Sparklight and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in West End-Cobb Town.

West End-Cobb Town 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.