Satellite TV in Alabama is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.

Alabama Map of  Satellite alternatives

Recommended Satellite Alternative

Fiber
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless

 

Alabama Satellite Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

Satellite TV in Alabama

DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like Spectrum for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Alabama residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 85.95% of Alabama homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.

Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the majority of Alabama. State residents will likely have satellite TV options only in no part of the state.

 

Satellite Internet in Alabama

Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 23 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the 1.68% of Alabama residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.

See the other 23 TV and internet providers in your area.

What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in Alabama?

  • Fiber is fastest for 34.72% of Alabama homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 50.22% of Alabama homes.
  • DSL is fastest for 8.13% of Alabama homes.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.26% of Alabama homes.

 

Alternatives to Satellite Service

Technology
Availability
Number of providers
Avg. Speed
Link
Fiber TV & Internet
42.60%
5
886 Mbps
Cable TV & Internet
80.24%
6
870 Mbps
DSL Internet
86.47%
7
47 Mbps
Fixed Wireless Internet
55.27%
5
24 Mbps
Satellite TV & Internet
100%
Many
15 Mbps
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like Spectrum to make sure customers get the best service available.

 

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