Utilities & Infrastructure in Shelby, AL
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband 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 ACSHas 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.