Who is our top ranked provider in Hattiesburg MS? [Updated]

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Broadband Internet Service

Hattiesburg, MS has a total of 7 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 7 internet service options in Hattiesburg. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Hattiesburg is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	94.1%
2	Telapex	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	68.5%
3	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	29.1%
4	DSLbyAir	wireless	50 Mbps	50 Mbps	94.1%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	Telephone Electronics	DSL	25 Mbps	25 Mbps	37.6%

Hattiesburg MS Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Hattiesburg have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Hattiesburg compare to Forrest County? The average speed in Hattiesburg is 27.19 Mbps which is faster than Forrest County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Mississippi average of 23.14 Mbps.

Hattiesburg Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Hattiesburg is 17.5% faster than the average in Mississippi and 16.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 1.5% of the Forrest County population
The average internet download speed in Hattiesburg is 27.19 Mbps based upon 154752 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 94.9% of the Hattiesburg population
Fiber optic internet is available to 29.2% of Hattiesburg residents
There are 7 residential internet providers in Hattiesburg, MS providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Hattiesburg residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hattiesburg?

Telapex and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Hattiesburg.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

The following zip codes were used: 39401, 39402, 39403, 39404, 39406 and 39407

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Hattiesburg internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Hattiesburg compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Click through to see how the Hattiesburg broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: De Kalb, Glendale, Hernando, Shaw, Southaven, Sumrall, Tupelo

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Hattiesburg - Telapex and AT&T.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Xfinity and DSLbyAir provides broadband internet service to 94.1% of Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.