Margaret, Alabama
Kinetic Fiber in Margaret: 1,478 Kinetic fiber locations
Kinetic reports fiber at 1,478 of its locations (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025).
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Is Kinetic available in Margaret, AL?
Margaret, a St. Clair County city, is on Kinetic's Alabama fiber list (checked Oct 27, 2026). On the FCC National Broadband Map, Kinetic reports service at 2,191 service locations. There are about two Kinetic fiber locations for every copper one: 1,478 against 751 (data as of Dec 31, 2025).
Margaret at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| People, July 1, 2024 | 6,654 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census, Jul 1, 2024 |
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi | Census Gazetteer 2026 |
| Residential units on the FCC map | 2,492 unitsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Locations where Kinetic reports service | 2,191 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Locations where Kinetic reports fiber | 1,478 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Locations where Kinetic reports DSL over copper | 751 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Share of residential locations where Kinetic reports any service | 88.3%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Providers reporting wired or fixed wireless home service | 6 providersFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Kinetic's listing for Margaret | On Kinetic's Alabama fiber listListed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Nearest Kinetic Fiber community (straight-line miles) | Odenville, 3.1 miles | Census Gazetteer 2026 |
What Kinetic offers in Margaret
Kinetic fiber and DSL in Margaret
Kinetic reports service at 88.3% of residential locations in the city. Some of its 2,191 locations show both fiber and copper.
| Item | What the page says |
|---|---|
| Fiber tiers | 100 Mbps, 300 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig and Fiber Max 2 Gig. |
| Terms | No annual contract, data cap or overage fee. Free Wi-Fi setup by a pro. |
Four other places on Kinetic's Alabama fiber list lie within six miles of Margaret: Odenville, Springville, Moody and Trussville. Kinetic's other states are in where Kinetic by Windstream offers internet.
Other ways Margaret homes connect
Cable One is second to Kinetic among wired and fixed wireless firms here, and T-Mobile USA is last of the six.
| Company (FCC name) | Share of residential locations (all reported technologies) |
|---|---|
| Uniti Group Inc. (Kinetic, filed under the Windstream brand) | 88.3% |
| Cable One, Inc. | 62.4% |
| Charter Communications | 40.8% |
| AT&T Inc. | 30.3% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | 29.2% |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 20.4% |
| EchoStar, Viasat and Space Exploration Technologies (satellite) | 100% |
By technology, cable is reported at 95.7% of residential units in the city and licensed fixed wireless at 60.5%, the lowest licensed-fixed-wireless share of the St. Clair County places on the list.
For each company's plans, compare every provider in Margaret on Konecteaze.
| Technology | Share of locations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | 95.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Wired, 100/20 or faster | 97.4%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Licensed fixed wireless | 60.5%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| Fiber | 59.4%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
| DSL over copper | 30.5%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 |
How to check your address and read the result
- For a new build, check before closing. A home finished after Dec 31, 2025 may not appear in these FCC counts.
- Look for the word fiber in the result. 751 of Kinetic's locations in town are copper.
- If Kinetic offers DSL, check cable too. Firms report it at 95.7% of residential units here.
How sure is each claim on this page?
- L1: ZIP estimate. A ZIP code covers many streets. We do not publish ZIP pages.
- L2: FCC-reported (used on this page). Providers report the technology at each location to the FCC National Broadband Map.
- L3: Provider-coverage (used on this page). Kinetic names the place on its own locations page (shown as "Listed by Kinetic").
- L4: Provider-confirmed address. Only the address check reaches this level. It returns the offer for your street address and unit.
- L5: User-confirmed orderable. We never claim this level. You confirm it when you place the order.
Is Kinetic the right fit in Margaret?
| Your situation | Keep in mind | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| You are buying or building | The house may be newer than the filing. | Run through the pre-move check. |
| Kinetic quotes fiber | Kinetic reported 1,478 fiber locations in town; confirm the current offer and installation details. | Pick a speed with the household needs tool. |
| Kinetic quotes DSL | Licensed fixed wireless is reported at only 60.5% of residential units. | Look at cable, reported at 95.7%. |
Kinetic near Margaret
- Odenville
3.1 miles away. See the dated grant project and provider filings in Odenville.
- Springville
4.8 miles away. Kinetic's split there is 1,326 fiber to 815 copper locations, a little more copper-heavy than here.
- Moody
5.1 miles away. Kinetic reports fiber at 4,350 locations there, close to three times the count here.
Common questions
How many households does the Census survey count in Margaret?
The ACS 2020-2024 survey counts 2,065 households in Margaret. These household estimates provide context for the separate FCC service-location counts.
How much of Kinetic's Margaret footprint is fiber?
About two thirds of Kinetic's Margaret locations show fiber. Kinetic reports fiber at 1,478 locations in Margaret and DSL over copper at 751 locations, in FCC National Broadband Map data as of Dec 31, 2025. Some locations show both, within 2,191 Kinetic locations in all, and Kinetic reports service at 88.3% of Margaret's residential locations.
Is cable internet widely reported in Margaret?
Cable is reported at 95.7% of Margaret residential units in FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025. Cable One reports service at 62.4% of Margaret residential locations and Charter Communications at 40.8%, counting any kind of line. That makes cable the widest fallback if Kinetic's check names DSL.
How widely is licensed fixed wireless reported in Margaret?
Less so than in nearby Moody. Licensed fixed wireless, including cellular and other licensed wireless technologies, is reported at 60.5% of Margaret residential units, against 93.2% in Moody, 5.1 miles away (data as of Dec 31, 2025). T-Mobile USA reports service at 20.4% of Margaret residential locations, so cable is the wider fallback in Margaret.
Sources and scope
- Federal Communications Commission — National Broadband Map data: fixed broadband availability Checked · Data as of Dec 31, 2025 (released 2026) · Supports: technology shares, provider counts and provider-reported technologies
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-year estimates: internet subscriptions in household (B28002) Checked · Data as of 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Supports: households, broadband subscriptions and households without a subscription
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population estimates Checked · Data as of July 1, 2024 (Vintage 2024) · Supports: population
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2026 Gazetteer files: places Checked · Data as of 2026 Gazetteer · Supports: land area and distances between towns
- Kinetic — Kinetic Fiber communities in Alabama Checked · Data as of Oct 27, 2026 · Supports: which Alabama communities Kinetic lists as Kinetic Fiber
- Kinetic — Kinetic in Margaret, Alabama Checked · Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · Supports: fiber tiers and service terms Kinetic names for Margaret