Utilities & Infrastructure in Mobile, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.8%

of households

No Internet

14.2%

of households

Total Households

77,587

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.0%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.2%
No Internet Access
14.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

of households

Tablet

50.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
89.5%
Desktop / Laptop
68.0%
Tablet
50.5%
Smartphone Only
17.9%
No Computer
6.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

279,000

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE CITY OFCommunitySurface water279,0004

83.0% of households in Mobile have broadband internet access. 65.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.2% of households have no internet access. 17.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 279,000 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.