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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Mississippi
Customers in Mississippi are delighted with their internet options, ranking 5th overall in customer satisfaction. One reason may be because Mississippians have access to a wide variety of internet providers and plans. Most cities in the state have access to three or more providers, this can help customers comparison shop and get the best deal around. You can find top providers like AT&T, Xfinity, and Spectrum throughout the state, as well as smaller regional providers like C Spire fiber and First Step Internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from customers in Mississippi.
That ranks Mississippi 5th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Mississippi
3.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating
5th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$70.93 average price per payment for internet, per household
93.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.9/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
2,961,536 people
2.51 average people per household
$42,403 average income per household
41 average age per household
49% of population employed
7% lower than national average
Ranked 48th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 22nd nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 21st nationally
13% lower than national average
Ranked 49th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Mississippi
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | 207.73 Mbps | 15.45 Mbps | 48.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| C Spire | 201.87 Mbps | 137.4 Mbps | 77.16% | |
| XFINITY | 179.17 Mbps | 18.33 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Xtream Powered by Mediacom | 167.62 Mbps | 25.41 Mbps | 91.72% | View Plans for Mediacom |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 170.98 Mbps | 98.57% | 94.09% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.35% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 17.19 Mbps | 23.67% | 64.73% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 2690.97 Mbps | 82.67% | 59.82% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 71.24 Mbps | 76.28% | 47.91% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1624.33 Mbps | 51.82% | 84.83% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 238.86 Mbps | 87.58% | 54.01% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Mississippi
Cities in Mississippi with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune | 228.79 Mbps | 103.24 Mbps | 36% | AT&T |
| Brandon | 224.38 Mbps | 113.39 Mbps | 73% | AT&T |
| Hernando | 209.52 Mbps | 129.44 Mbps | 73% | AT&T |
| Madison | 206.84 Mbps | 119.51 Mbps | 79% | AT&T |
| Ocean Springs | 206.18 Mbps | 142.37 Mbps | 80% | AT&T |
| Petal | 204.48 Mbps | 146.8 Mbps | 19% | AT&T |
| Starkville | 196.35 Mbps | 106.49 Mbps | 86% | AT&T |
| Columbus | 194.36 Mbps | 127.01 Mbps | 65% | AT&T |
Picayune is the best city in Mississippi for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Brandon and Hernando also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Mississippi
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland | 24,618 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Jackson | 153,271 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Madison | 27,595 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Pearl | 27,255 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Richland | 7,208 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Southaven | 54,908 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Brandon | 25,142 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Canton | 10,951 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Ridgeland is the most internet-connected city in Mississippi. Ridgeland makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Ridgeland's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Jackson and Madison also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Mississippi
Jackson
Population: 153,271
Median income: $48,414
162.7 Mbps
avg. download speed
59.36 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Gulfport
Population: 72,524
Median income: $57,866
171.17 Mbps
avg. download speed
95.43 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Southaven
Population: 54,908
Median income: $74,562
182.36 Mbps
avg. download speed
36.52 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.