Who is our top ranked provider in Bay Minette AL? [Updated]

Bay Minette, 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 Bay Minette, 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 Bay Minette 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	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.3%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	87.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette compare to Baldwin County? The average speed in Bay Minette is 16.93 Mbps which is faster than Baldwin County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Alabama average of 26.99 Mbps.

Bay Minette Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 87.3% of Bay Minette residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Bay Minette, AL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Bay Minette is 37.3% slower than the average in Alabama and 47.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 62.6% of the Baldwin County population
The average internet download speed in Bay Minette is 16.93 Mbps based upon 11952 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.9% of the Bay Minette population

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 Bay Minette 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Bay Minette, Alabama.

Who has the fastest internet service in Bay Minette?

Mediacom and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Bay Minette.

How do the internet speeds in Bay Minette compare to other cities in Alabama?

Click through to see how the Bay Minette broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clanton, Cleveland, Grove Hill, Hazel Green, Lipscomb, Moody, Westover

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Bay Minette, Alabama?

Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 98.3% of Bay Minette.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Bay Minette, 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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Bay Minette, Alabama?

The following zip codes were used: 36507

Bay Minette 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.