Alabama
Kinetic Fiber in Alabama: the listed towns and where the FCC map shows fiber
Kinetic's Alabama fiber list is short, and the FCC data puts most of its fiber in St. Clair County, around Moody and Leeds.
By Pablo Mendoza, Guide author · Reviewed by George Olfson
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Where does Kinetic offer internet in Alabama?
Kinetic, the company formerly called Windstream, reports fiber at 17,016 Alabama locations on the FCC National Broadband Map, and 12,085 of them are in St. Clair County (data as of Dec 31, 2025). Moody and Leeds have the most Kinetic fiber inside town limits.
Kinetic's Alabama page names 32 towns and lists 14 of them for fiber (checked Oct 27, 2026). Pell City is on that list, yet the FCC map shows no Kinetic service inside its town limits.
Kinetic location counts below are reported residential or mixed-use service locations. They are not household, subscriber or active-line counts; use a full-address check for a current offer.
Alabama at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Communities Kinetic lists in Alabama | 32Listed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Communities Kinetic lists as fiber | 14Listed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Homes on the FCC map in Alabama | 2,683,418 | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Locations where any provider reports fiber | 59%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Share of Alabama locations where Kinetic reports fiber | 0.6%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Locations where Kinetic reports any service | 32,096 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Share of Kinetic locations with fiber | 53%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Counties with the most Kinetic fiber | St. Clair County: 12,085 · Jefferson County: 3,258 · Elmore County: 820FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Alabama counties with Kinetic fiber | 8 countiesFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Towns with the most Kinetic fiber inside limits | Moody: 4,350 · Leeds: 4,024 · Odenville: 1,572 · Margaret: 1,478 · Springville: 1,326FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Population of the largest matched fiber-list communities (Vintage 2024) | Trussville: 27,079 · Pell City: 14,094 · Moody: 13,596Last verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Fiber-listed towns with no Kinetic fiber mapped | 5 of 14FCC-reportedLast verified: data as of Dec 31, 2025; may be out of date | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic locations with DSL but no fiber | 15,080 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Median DSL-only download Kinetic advertises | 100 MbpsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| DSL-only locations under 25 Mbps | 28.2%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations at 2 Gig or more | 76.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Alabama homes where Kinetic reports service | 1.3%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Alabama locations where any provider reports cable | 72.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Alabama population | 5,157,699 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census state estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Technology | Locations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSL over copper | 16,932FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Fiber | 17,016FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Where Kinetic lists service in Alabama
| City | County | Population (July 1, 2024 estimate) | Listed by Kinetic | FCC-reported technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville | St. Clair County | 2,402 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Camp Hill | Tallapoosa County | 965 | Fiber | DSL over copper |
| Dadeville | Tallapoosa County | 2,934 | Fiber | None reported |
| Eclectic | Elmore County | 1,213 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Equality | Coosa County | Not available | Fiber | DSL over copper |
| Leeds | Jefferson County | 12,573 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Margaret | St. Clair County | 6,654 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Moody | St. Clair County | 13,596 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Odenville | St. Clair County | 5,711 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Pell City | St. Clair County | 14,094 | Fiber | None reported |
| Springville | St. Clair County | 5,392 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Tallassee | Elmore County | 4,715 | Fiber | DSL over copper |
| Trussville | Jefferson County | 27,079 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Wetumpka | Elmore County | 7,667 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
City notes
Odenville
Of the four listed towns with 5,000 to 9,999 people, Odenville has the most Kinetic fiber. Kinetic reports fiber at 1,572 locations in town. The FCC map counts 2,580 homes there in all. Fiber from any provider reaches 62.9% of them, a bit above Alabama's 59%. Kinetic's other 583 locations in Odenville show DSL only.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Odenville population | 5,711 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Homes on the FCC map in Odenville | 2,580FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Odenville | 1,572FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Odenville locations with fiber from any provider | 62.9%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Margaret
Margaret has less Kinetic fiber than Moody or Odenville, two other St. Clair County towns. Kinetic reports fiber at 1,478 locations in town. The FCC summary separately counts 2,492 residential units. Fiber from any provider reaches 59.4%, close to the state's 59%. Moody is far ahead at 87%. Of Kinetic's 2,191 locations in Margaret, the 713 without fiber show DSL.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret population | 6,654 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Homes on the FCC map in Margaret | 2,492FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Margaret | 1,478FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Margaret locations with fiber from any provider | 59.4%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Springville
Springville trails Odenville and Margaret on Kinetic fiber. Kinetic reports fiber at 1,326 of its 1,996 locations in town, about two in three. The FCC map counts 2,416 homes inside Springville. Fiber from any provider reaches 56.3% of them, a little under the state's 59%.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Springville population | 5,392 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Homes on the FCC map in Springville | 2,416FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Springville | 1,326FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Springville locations with fiber from any provider | 56.3%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Wetumpka
Kinetic lists Wetumpka for fiber, yet the FCC data shows just 1 Kinetic fiber location inside the town's Census boundary. The map counts 3,530 homes there. Kinetic names towns by post office. A Wetumpka mailing address can sit outside the town line. Fiber from any provider reaches 24.9% of Wetumpka, well under Alabama's 59%.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka population | 7,667 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Homes on the FCC map in Wetumpka | 3,530FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Wetumpka | 1FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Wetumpka locations with fiber from any provider | 24.9%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Which product will my address get?
Kinetic reports 32,096 Alabama locations to the FCC. Fiber reaches 17,016 of them, or 53%. The other 15,080 have DSL over the phone line and no Kinetic fiber.
About three in four of those fiber locations are reported at two gigabits or more. On the DSL side, more than a quarter fall under 25 megabits.
In Moody, the Alabama town with the most Kinetic fiber, 4,350 of Kinetic's 4,939 locations have it. Kinetic reports fiber in only 8 Alabama counties, and past St. Clair and Jefferson none has more than 820 fiber locations. Outside those two counties, treat a Kinetic result as DSL until it names a fiber tier.
| Kinetic connection | Alabama locations | Speeds Kinetic reports | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 17,016 | 76.7% at 2,000 Mbps download or more | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| DSL only, no fiber | 15,080 | Median 100 Mbps download; 28.2% under 25 Mbps | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
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.
Deciding in Alabama
Of Kinetic's 18 state lists, only Minnesota, Mississippi and South Carolina name fewer fiber towns than Alabama's.
| Where your address is | What the FCC data shows | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Moody, Leeds, Odenville, Margaret or Springville | Kinetic fiber at most of its locations in town (Leeds: 4,024 of 4,699) | Check which fiber tier the address gets, then weigh it against your current bill |
| Trussville or Pell City | 141 Kinetic fiber locations inside Trussville; no Kinetic service inside Pell City | Run the address check before planning around Kinetic, and compare every provider at the address |
| Wetumpka, Tallassee or Eclectic in Elmore County | 1 fiber location in Wetumpka, none in Tallassee, 496 in Eclectic | In Eclectic, check which fiber tier the address gets; in Wetumpka or Tallassee, compare other providers first, since Kinetic reports almost no service inside either town |
| Camp Hill, Dadeville or Equality | DSL or no Kinetic service inside the boundary | Compare every provider first; the FCC data shows no Kinetic fiber inside these towns |
If the result says DSL, look at cable: providers report it at 72.7% of Alabama homes. If it names a fiber tier, read what to prepare for a fiber install before the install date. To see every option in one place, compare every provider and plan in Alabama on Konecteaze.
Kinetic Fiber across Georgia, to the east, has 254,011 fiber locations, more than any other Kinetic state. To the west, Kinetic in Mississippi has the fewest FCC-reported Kinetic locations of the 18 states. To the south, Kinetic's Florida footprint has more DSL than fiber.
Common questions
Where does Kinetic have fiber in Alabama?
Kinetic's Alabama fiber is mostly in St. Clair County. The county holds 12,085 of the 17,016 Alabama locations where Kinetic reports fiber to the FCC (data as of Dec 31, 2025). Jefferson County is next with 3,258, then Elmore County with 820. Inside town limits, Moody has 4,350 Kinetic fiber locations and Leeds has 4,024.
Can I get Kinetic Fiber in Pell City or Trussville?
Kinetic lists both Pell City and Trussville for fiber. Its FCC filing shows 141 Kinetic fiber locations inside Trussville's Census boundary (data as of Dec 31, 2025). Inside Pell City's, it shows no Kinetic service at all. Statewide, Kinetic reports service at just 1.3% of Alabama homes.
Does Kinetic still sell DSL in Alabama?
Yes. The FCC data shows 15,080 locations in Alabama where Kinetic reports DSL and no fiber, close to its 17,016 fiber locations (data as of Dec 31, 2025). The median advertised download on those DSL locations is 100 megabits. Still, 28.2% of them are reported below 25 megabits.
What do other Alabama homes use for internet?
Cable reaches more Alabama homes than fiber does. Providers report cable at 72.7% of Alabama locations and fiber from any provider at 59% (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). The Census ACS for 2020-2024 finds 87.5% of Alabama households with a broadband subscription of some kind.
Sources and scope
- Kinetic — Kinetic locations in Alabama Checked · Data as of Oct 27, 2026 · Supports: the communities Kinetic lists in Alabama and which of them it lists as fiber
- About Kinetic Checked · Supports: Kinetic's about page: formerly Windstream Communications, formed in 2006, and more than 2 million fiber premises passed across its 18-state service area as of mid-2026. That company figure is not a single-address result.
- 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 — State population estimates: Vintage 2024 Checked · Data as of July 1, 2024 (Vintage 2024) · Supports: state population