Best Internet Providers in Jackson, MS

The best internet providers in Jackson are AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. AT&T Fiber is the best option of the two because of their symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 5 Gbps. Fiber internet-only plans start as low as $42 per month. AT&T’s fiber-optic network can transmit more data over longer distances than cable or DSL, making it excellent for any household with heavy internet users. Besides blazing-fast speeds, AT&T also offers bundles that include TV and wireless services, so customers can save on their internet plan. AT&T secured the top position in J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study in the North Central and West regions.

Xfinity offers the best cable internet in Jackson, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Prices for internet-only plans start at $30 per month. If you’re interested in bundling your internet, you can choose to add Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity StreamSaver or Xfinity X1. Xfinity can compete with fiber internet providers such as AT&T Fiber in terms of speed, but the provider doesn’t offer symmetrical speeds. Xfinity also imposes a data cap.

AT&T - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile Verizon EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Xfinity C Spire Fiber	97.69%

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Internet Availability in Jackson, MS

Jackson residents have 10 providers to choose from for wired internet, but with sweeping coverage from the nation’s top providers, finding a reliable connection won’t be challenging. Residents in Chimneyville can choose from AT&T Fiber or C Spire Fiber for fiber internet or Xfinity for cable.

C Spire covers more widespread areas of Jackson. Downtown Jackson and residents near Westchester Hills and Lake Hico can access the provider’s fiber network. While AT&T Fiber has 29.1% availability, its service is lacking, specifically in Jackson’s downtown area. Residents on the outskirts of Jackson near Woodland Hills, Carriage Hills, and east of Clinton can access AT&T Fiber.

For coverage that features a larger service area, Xfinity’s cable internet reaches 97.7% of Mississippi’s capital city. From Ridgeland to Florence, residents can enjoy sweeping coverage with minimal dead zones. Whether you’re living north of downtown in Northwest Hills or Woodland Hills, or you’re south of downtown near Garden Park or Grandview Heights, Xfinity has you covered.

Xfinity also boasts excellent service in the areas surrounding the Jackson-Evers International Airport. C Spire coverage is limited in this area, and outside the service area of AT&T Fiber.

Provider Connection Types in Jackson, MS

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Jackson, MS
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	68.7%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	97.61%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	23.96%