Laurel, MS High Speed Internet Service

Laurel, MS has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Laurel. 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 Laurel is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1XfinityCable987 Mbps35 Mbps96.7%
2TelapexFiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps58.3%
3Usa-Internet Serviceswireless50 Mbps10 Mbps100.0%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Laurel MS Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Laurel which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Laurel are compared to Jones County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Mississippi overall?
Average download speeds in Laurel of 17.55 Mbps are faster than the Jones County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Mississippi.

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Laurel Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Laurel residents

  • There are 5 residential internet providers in Laurel, MS providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Laurel is 24.2% slower than the average in Mississippi and 45.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 16.9% of the Jones County population

  • The average internet download speed in Laurel is 17.55 Mbps based upon 78248 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 97.0% of the Laurel population

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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 Laurel 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 Laurel, Mississippi.

Who has the fastest internet service in Laurel?

Telapex with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Laurel.

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

The following zip codes were used: 39440, 39441, 39442 and 39443

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

Click through to see how the Laurel broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brookhaven, Gulfport, Itta Bena, Moorhead, Oxford, Sharon, Vicksburg

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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

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

Usa-Internet Services provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Laurel.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Laurel, MS residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.




Laurel 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.


Xfinity

  • 260+ channels
  • Award winning voice remote
  • Customize your plan
  • Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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