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Alabama Broadband Coverage Report (2026)

Analysis of internet service availability across Alabama, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.

Technology Breakdown

Based on 654,126 broadband service records

Fiber10.6%
Cable5.3%
DSL7.9%
Satellite49.1%
Fixed Wireless27.1%

Top Internet Providers

ProviderLocationsShare
Viasat Inc189,60899.5%
Verizon1,0480.5%

Largest Cities

#CityPopulation
1Abbeville0
2Elmore0
3Autaugaville0
4Shorter0
5Marbury0
6Cottonwood0
7Slocomb0
8Samson0
9Thorsby0
10Goodwater0

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Alabama has fiber internet?

Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 10.6% of broadband availability records in Alabama.

Who are the largest internet providers in Alabama?

The top providers in Alabama by coverage include Viasat Inc, Verizon.

How many broadband options are available in Alabama?

Alabama has approximately 654,126 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.

Methodology

This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.

This data is also available via our public JSON API.