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 183 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds for Spectrum customers over 4,335 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 March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Spectrum
Cable
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183 Mbps11 Mbps36 ms
AT&T
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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174 Mbps92 Mbps29 ms
WOW!
Cable
Fiber
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184 Mbps28 Mbps37 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Athens, AL

Spectrum

Cable

Download Speed

183Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

36ms

Overview

Spectrum is the most popular provider in Athens offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 183 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,335 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 34% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 53% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Spectrum Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024337 Mbps6 Mbps45 ms
March 16, 2024253 Mbps9 Mbps29 ms
March 16, 2024245 Mbps7 Mbps31 ms
March 16, 2024171 Mbps10 Mbps50 ms
March 16, 202438 Mbps9 Mbps31 ms
March 16, 202481 Mbps11 Mbps30 ms
March 16, 2024109 Mbps11 Mbps28 ms
March 16, 2024154 Mbps9 Mbps47 ms
March 16, 2024258 Mbps21 Mbps35 ms
March 16, 2024296 Mbps16 Mbps30 ms

AT&T

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

174Mbps

Upload Speed

92Mbps

Latency

29ms

Overview

AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Athens offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 174 Mbps for download speeds and 92 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,002 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. 27% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 28% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent AT&T Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 202414 Mbps1 Mbps36 ms
March 16, 2024617 Mbps552 Mbps18 ms
March 16, 202417 Mbps41 Mbps29 ms
March 16, 2024326 Mbps83 Mbps17 ms
March 16, 202492 Mbps92 Mbps16 ms
March 16, 202471 Mbps20 Mbps48 ms
March 16, 2024320 Mbps289 Mbps21 ms
March 16, 2024319 Mbps166 Mbps17 ms
March 16, 202472 Mbps95 Mbps18 ms
March 16, 202425 Mbps6 Mbps36 ms

WOW!

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

184Mbps

Upload Speed

28Mbps

Latency

37ms

Overview

WOW! is the 3rd most popular provider in Athens offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 184 Mbps for download speeds and 28 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,418 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

WOW! has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 30% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent WOW! Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 202414 Mbps12 Mbps30 ms
March 16, 2024208 Mbps18 Mbps24 ms
March 16, 20244 Mbps8 Mbps41 ms
March 16, 2024109 Mbps18 Mbps27 ms
March 15, 2024313 Mbps49 Mbps22 ms
March 15, 2024339 Mbps37 Mbps40 ms
March 15, 2024257 Mbps20 Mbps36 ms
March 14, 2024472 Mbps53 Mbps40 ms
March 14, 2024293 Mbps20 Mbps36 ms
March 14, 2024227 Mbps57 Mbps38 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.