Best Phil Campbell Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Phil Campbell, 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 Phil Campbell 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 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 92.9% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 80 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 61.3% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Phil Campbell AL Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Phil Campbell which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Phil Campbell compare to Franklin County? The average speed in Phil Campbell is 14.85 Mbps which is slower than Franklin County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Alabama average of 26.99 Mbps.
Phil Campbell Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Phil Campbell is 2.14 Mbps. This is 71% slower than the average in Alabama and 81.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Phil Campbell is 16.4% slower than the Franklin County average and 54.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Phil Campbell is 2.14 Mbps. This is 41% slower than the Franklin County average and 81.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 65.7% of Franklin County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.1% of Franklin County residents
The average internet download speed in Franklin County is 17.77 Mbps based upon 49904 samples taken in the past year
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 Phil Campbell 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Phil Campbell, Alabama.
Who has the fastest internet service in Phil Campbell?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Phil Campbell.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Phil Campbell, Alabama?
The following zip codes were used: 35581
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 Phil Campbell 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 Phil Campbell compare to other cities in Alabama?
Click through to see how the Phil Campbell broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carbon Hill, Eclectic, Enterprise, Leesburg, Lineville, Lookout Mountain, Tuscumbia
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Phil Campbell - CenturyLink.
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 Phil Campbell, Alabama?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 92.9% of Phil Campbell.
Phil Campbell 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.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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