Internet Provider Reviews in Hoover, AL

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T-Mobile Fiber — Fiber internet
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93% available in Hoover, AL pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Spectrum — Cable internet
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62% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
AT&T — Fiber internet
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69% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Brightspeed — DSL internet
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99% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Xtream Powered by Mediacom — Cable internet
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15% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — Fiber internet
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69% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Viasat — Satellite internet
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97% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Verizon Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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23% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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99% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Starlink — Satellite internet
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99% available in Hoover, AL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Starlink Internet — Satellite internet
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99% available in Hoover, AL
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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62% available in Hoover, AL
Brightspeed — DSL internet
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99% available in Hoover, AL
Xtream Powered by Mediacom — Cable internet
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15% available in Hoover, AL
Viasat — Satellite internet
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97% available in Hoover, AL
NHC — Fiber internet
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99% available in Hoover, AL
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Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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94% available in Hoover, AL
AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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67% available in Hoover, AL
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Hoover, AL
Uniti — Fiber internet
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43% available in Hoover, AL
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Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Hoover, AL

In Hoover, AL, start with fiber for the most stable performance. Consider cable or wireless if fiber isn’t available. Xfinity’s cable internet is available in 100% of Hoover with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Spectrum’s cable internet is also available citywide with speeds up to 1 Gbps. AT&T’s fiber covers 69% with speeds up to 1 Gbps, and EarthLink’s fiber matches that coverage with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Verizon Home Internet’s 5G reaches 56% with speeds up to 300 Mbps. Local recommendation: Choose fiber for reliability and low latency. Use cable for fast downloads. 5G is a good alternative for quick setup.

How to get free wi-fi in Hoover, AL

Free Wi-Fi in Hoover, AL makes exploring Google Maps seamless. Get your connection fix free of charge at these places. Hoover Public Library at 200 Municipal Lane Sawyer Trail Clubhouse at 901 Ross Bridge Parkway Hoover City Hall at 100 Municipal Lane Faulkner University at 4524 Southlake Parkway Burger King at 1555 Montgomery Highway

T-Mobile Fiber
T-Mobile Fiber
pro Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
pro Fiber connections
Spectrum
Spectrum
pro Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
pro Cable connections

Cheapest internet providers in Hoover, AL

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Brightspeed
$29.99DSL
AT&T Fiber
$34Fiber
Verizon
$355G Home

Fastest internet plans and providers in Hoover, AL

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
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AT&T Fiber
5000 MbpsFiber
Earthlink
5000 MbpsFiber
T-Mobile Fiber
2000 MbpsFiber

Most reliable internet plans in Hoover, AL

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

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Starlink
4 out of 5 stars4Satellite
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home
AT&T Fiber
3.8 out of 5 stars3.8Fiber

Frequently asked questions about internet in Hoover, AL

The fastest internet in Hoover is AT&T with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Hoover is Brightspeed with prices starting at $29.99.

Fiber internet is available in Hoover, T-Mobile Fiber has 92.50% coverage.

Internet connection options in Hoover, AL

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Fiber Availability

75%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

56%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

51%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Hoover, AL at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Hoover, AL
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Average download speed

239 Mbps

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Average upload speed

135 Mbps

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Average latency time

28 ms

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Average cost of internet

$152/mo

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Number of internet providers

24

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Hoover

99%

Alabama

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Hoover Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Hoover, AL with the average speeds they offered.

$0.63 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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