Internet Speeds in Athens, AL

Athens residents have 3 internet providers to choose from. Spectrum is the most popular provider, offering cable internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 137 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds for Spectrum customers over 3,015 recent tests. AT&T and WOW! also have coverage in Athens, although they are not as popular as Spectrum. These providers offer DSL, fiber, fixed wireless and cable internet service.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on May 22, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Spectrum
Cable
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137 Mbps11 Mbps24 ms
AT&T
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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118 Mbps83 Mbps10 ms
WOW!
Cable
Fiber
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189 Mbps22 Mbps15 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Athens, AL

Spectrum

Cable

Download Speed

137Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

24ms

Overview

Spectrum is the most popular provider in Athens offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 137 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,015 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 27% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 57% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Spectrum Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 20, 202376 Mbps11 Mbpsn/a ms
May 20, 2023450 Mbps35 Mbps38 ms
May 20, 2023191 Mbps8 Mbpsn/a ms
May 20, 2023438 Mbps20 Mbps19 ms
May 20, 2023454 Mbps29 Mbps34 ms
May 20, 20231 Mbps1 Mbps37 ms
May 20, 202318 Mbps9 Mbps30 ms
May 20, 202368 Mbps6 Mbps33 ms
May 19, 202384 Mbps6 Mbps22 ms
May 19, 202362 Mbps22 Mbps24 ms

AT&T

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

118Mbps

Upload Speed

83Mbps

Latency

10ms

Overview

AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Athens offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 118 Mbps for download speeds and 83 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,161 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

AT&T has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 20% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 26% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent AT&T Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 20, 202313 Mbps10 Mbps25 ms
May 20, 2023575 Mbps349 Mbps8 ms
May 20, 2023357 Mbps54 Mbps10 ms
May 20, 202319 Mbps13 Mbps11 ms
May 20, 2023445 Mbps416 Mbps28 ms
May 19, 2023297 Mbps107 Mbps11 ms
May 19, 202313 Mbps14 Mbps13 ms
May 19, 2023673 Mbps433 Mbps11 ms
May 19, 202349 Mbps39 Mbps11 ms
May 19, 202327 Mbps5 Mbps30 ms

WOW!

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

189Mbps

Upload Speed

22Mbps

Latency

15ms

Overview

WOW! is the 3rd most popular provider in Athens offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 189 Mbps for download speeds and 22 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,087 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

WOW! has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 32% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent WOW! Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 20, 202338 Mbps30 Mbps32 ms
May 20, 2023385 Mbps55 Mbps16 ms
May 20, 2023557 Mbps55 Mbps17 ms
May 20, 2023198 Mbps11 Mbpsn/a ms
May 20, 2023185 Mbps11 Mbps13 ms
May 20, 202325 Mbps10 Mbps18 ms
May 20, 2023494 Mbps54 Mbps15 ms
May 20, 2023113 Mbps25 Mbps14 ms
May 19, 2023805 Mbps55 Mbps14 ms
May 19, 2023198 Mbps11 Mbpsn/a ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Athens, AL?

Spectrum, AT&T and WOW! currently operate in Athens.

What is the most popular internet provider in Athens, AL?

Spectrum is currently the most popular internet provider in Athens based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Athens, AL?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Athens are getting, WOW! provides the fastest download and upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Athens, AL?

AT&T and WOW! provide fiber internet in Athens.