Internet providers in Daphne, Alabama 36526
ZIP code 36526 is in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Daphne 36526: local snapshot
About 96% of the 12,900 households in 36526 have a broadband subscription, 10 points above the Alabama average of 86%. That ranks 36526#24 of 598 ZIP codes in Alabama for broadband adoption. Very few households (3%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Daphne, Alabama
Share of residential locations in Daphne where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediacom | Fiber, Cable | 97% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 90% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 78% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 5 | Telapex | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 16% | |
| 6 | EATEL | Fiber, Cable | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Daphne?
Fiber is widely available: about 79% of locations in Daphne can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 79% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 36% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 82% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Daphne that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Daphne 36526
Mediacom reports service to the most residential locations in Daphne, about 97%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Mediacom, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
The median age of residents is 38.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Daphne?
Yes, in part. About 79% of residential locations in Daphne can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 79% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Daphne?
Mediacom reports service to about 97% of residential locations in Daphne, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Daphne?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Daphne, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Daphne 36526?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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