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Google Fiber vs WOW in Huntsville
Huntsville’s trade-off is Google Fiber’s much faster two-way performance versus WOW’s broader reach and lower $25 starting price.
Google Fiber is the better overall pick in Huntsville because it delivers dramatically stronger download and upload performance, though it costs more and reaches about 60% of the city. Google Fiber wins speed, while WOW wins coverage and price: WOW reaches about 65% of the city and starts at $25/mo, compared with Google Fiber at $70/mo. Google Fiber’s 8,000/8,000 Mbps tier reaches about 60% where available, while WOW’s 1,200/50 Mbps tier reaches about 65%. Choose Google Fiber for gaming, work, and heavy streaming; choose WOW for a lower-cost connection where it reaches your address.
At a glance
Google Fiber vs. WOW, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber |
Fiber | 8 Gig 8 Gig upload |
60% | $70/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| WOW |
Cable | 1 Gig 50 Mbps upload |
65% | $25/mo | Budget-friendly |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
Google Fiber reaches about 60% of Huntsville, while WOW reaches about 65%, so the better choice can change from one neighborhood or block to the next. Check both addresses directly because availability varies block to block, even within the same ZIP.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | WOW | Google Fiber | WOW | Google Fiber | WOW | |||
| 35801 | Downtown Huntsville, Five Points, Twickenham, Old Town | 79% | 85% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 78 | 55 | Google Fiber |
| 35811 | Chase, Ryland, Moores Mill area, Meridianville edge | 40% | 47% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 40 | 31 | Google Fiber |
| 35810 | North Huntsville, Sherwood Park, Chapman Mountain area, Moores Mill | 81% | 79% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 80 | 51 | Google Fiber |
| 35803 | Green Mountain, Ditto Landing, Chaney Thompson, Mountain Gap | 72% | 60% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 72 | 39 | Google Fiber |
| 35806 | Providence, Cummings Research Park, Research Park West | 40% | 65% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 40 | 42 | WOW |
| 35805 | Medical District, Terry Heights, West Huntsville, Cavalry Hill | 82% | 89% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 81 | 58 | Google Fiber |
| 35816 | Sherwood Park, Terry Heights, West Huntsville, Lincoln Park | 70% | 84% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 70 | 55 | Google Fiber |
| 35802 | Jones Valley, Chaffee, Hampton Cove area, Whitesburg | 76% | 88% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 76 | 57 | Google Fiber |
| 35824 | Jetplex, Huntsville International Airport area, Cummings Research Park South | 62% | 64% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 61 | 41 | Google Fiber |
| 35807 | Redstone Arsenal (industrial) | 73% | 81% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 73 | 53 | Google Fiber |
| 35804 | Downtown Huntsville (PO Boxes) | 42% | 56% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 42 | 36 | Google Fiber |
| 35813 | North Huntsville (PO Boxes) | 14% | 16% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 13 | 10 | Google Fiber |
| 35815 | East Huntsville (PO Boxes) | 77% | 95% | 8 Gig | 1 Gig | 76 | 62 | Google Fiber |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Huntsville city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Can I get Google Fiber or WOW at my Huntsville address?
Google Fiber reaches about 60% of Huntsville, while WOW reaches about 65%. Coverage can vary block to block, so check both providers with your exact address before choosing.
Which is cheaper in Huntsville, Google Fiber or WOW, and what will I actually pay?
WOW starts at $25/mo, compared with Google Fiber’s $70/mo starting price. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose the option that fits your verified total cost.
Which is faster for gaming, work from home, or 4K streaming in Huntsville?
Google Fiber’s 8,000/8,000 Mbps tier reaches about 60% of the city, while WOW’s 1,200/50 Mbps tier reaches about 65%. Google Fiber is the stronger performance choice for gaming, video calls, and multiple 4K streams where available; check which tier reaches your address.
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