Utilities & Infrastructure in Shelby, AL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

68.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

44.4%

of households

No Internet

31.4%

of households

Total Households

315

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
44.4%
Cellular Data Plan
58.4%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
21.0%
No Internet Access
31.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

67.3%

of households

Smartphone

61.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.1%

of households

Tablet

30.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
67.3%
Smartphone
61.9%
Desktop / Laptop
44.1%
Tablet
30.2%
Smartphone Only
18.7%
No Computer
32.7%

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

68.6% of households in Shelby have broadband internet access. 44.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 31.4% of households have no internet access. 18.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.