Internet providers in Phenix City, Alabama 36870
ZIP code 36870 is in Phenix City, Lee County, Alabama. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Phenix City 36870: local snapshot
About 88% of the 7,450 households in 36870 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Alabama average of 86%. That ranks 36870#165 of 598 ZIP codes in Alabama for broadband adoption.
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 Phenix City, Alabama
Share of residential locations in Phenix City 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 | Cable TV of East Alabama | Fiber, Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 58% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | 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 Phenix City?
Fiber is widely available: about 99%+ of locations in Phenix City can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 78% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Phenix City that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Phenix City 36870
Cable TV of East Alabama reports service to the most residential locations in Phenix City, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Cable TV of East Alabama, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 36870 (88%) is higher than the Phenix City average of 81%. By median household income, 36870 ranks 1 of 3 ZIP codes in Phenix City. The median age of residents is 37.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Phenix City?
Yes, in part. About 100% of residential locations in Phenix City can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Phenix City?
Cable TV of East Alabama reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Phenix City, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Phenix City?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Phenix City, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) 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 Phenix City 36870?
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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