Mississippi Internet Providers

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Mississippi internet at a glance

72

Internet providers available in Mississippi

$70.93

Average monthly cost of internet in Mississippi

189.86 Mbps

Average download speed in Mississippi

Mississippi faces significant challenges in internet connectivity, ranking #9 nationally for slowest average speeds. Averaging 108 Mbps, the state falls well below the 133.9 Mbps US average.

Nearly 52% of the state has access to fiber-optic internet, with up to 55% fiber availability in rural areas. With 71 internet providers operating statewide, residents have limited but growing options for broadband internet. While fiber and cable availability remain below the national average, 5G home internet is emerging as a viable alternative in some areas, with 64.29% coverage in the Magnolia State.

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Average cost of internet in Mississippi
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Average cost of internet in Mississippi

Currently, 84.38% of Mississippi households have internet access, leaving 15.6%—or over 179,941 residents—without a connection. This digital divide can significantly impact employment, education, and healthcare access, particularly in rural areas.

To bridge this gap, Mississippi has been allocated over $1.2 billion in federal BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funding to expand broadband infrastructure, especially in underserved communities. Additionally, the state’s Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) program has granted $71 million to internet service providers to extend broadband access.

Average cost of internet in Mississippi

$70.93/month

National Average: $80.11/month

Median household income in Mississippi

$3,533.60/month

National Average: $6,717.50/month

Access to internet in Mississippi

68.32% of households

have access to internet in Mississippi

31.68% of households

do not have access to internet - that leaves over 363.79K people.

$1.20B BEAD funding

The total allocated BEAD funding in Mississippi is $1,203,561,563.05. This calculates out to 406.43 per state resident.

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) initiative provides $42B to expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas across the U.S.

BEAD internet funding across states

Internet availability in Mississippi

With 23% of the state considered rural, Mississippi’s landscape presents unique challenges for broadband expansion. Despite these hurdles, Mississippi ranks #20 nationwide for fiber internet coverage and #10 for rural fiber access.

Although traditional wired options like cable and DSL remain scarce in some regions, the state’s investment in broadband infrastructure—combined with the expansion of 5G home internet—is steadily improving internet availability.

Internet availability by connection type

DSL availability

47%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

Fiber availability

49%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

Cable availability

90%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps.

5G Home availability

48%

5G home internet is fast, affordable, easy to install, and available in many locations where other options are limited.

Satellite availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Top 3 Mississippi providers

Provider	Max download speed	Price starting at	Availability	Learn More
	245Mbps	$50	31%	View Plans
	5,000Mbps	$55	21%	View Plans
	1,000Mbps	$29	15%	View Plans

Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change. Data verified as of the article's publication date.

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Summary of internet services in Mississippi

Mississippi has one of the highest percentages of unconnected households in the U.S., with 15.6% of residents lacking internet access—affecting more than 179,941 people. However, with over $1.2 billion in federal funding and $71 million in state-backed grants, broadband expansion efforts are underway. The BEAM program continues to play a key role in extending high-speed internet across the state.

– Trevor Wheelwright

FAQ's for internet in Mississippi

The average internet speed in Mississippi is 189.86 Mbps

The average cost of internet in Mississippi is $70.93/month.

Fiber internet is available in 88.62% of Mississippi.

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Mississippi Internet Providers

Mississippi internet at a glance

72

$70.93

189.86 Mbps

Average cost of internet in Mississippi

Average cost of internet in Mississippi

$70.93/month

Median household income in Mississippi

$3,533.60/month

Access to internet in Mississippi

68.32% of households

31.68% of households

$1.20B BEAD funding

Internet availability in Mississippi

Internet availability by connection type

Top 3 Mississippi providers

How we review internet providers

Summary of internet services in Mississippi

FAQ's for internet in Mississippi

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