FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Mississippi Internet Overview
693 Mbps avg · 427 ZIP codes · 87% fiber · 82 counties
693
Avg Mbps
87%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
427
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
13
B
25
C
24
D
16
F
4
Best Broadband Counties in Mississippi
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Alcorn | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Lafayette | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Madison | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Rankin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Pearl River | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Carroll | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Tate | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| DeSoto | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Itawamba | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Oktibbeha | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Lee | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Harrison | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Union | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Lamar | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
Slowest Counties in Mississippi
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Covington | F | 100 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Wilkinson | F | 25 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Lawrence | F | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Smith | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Leake | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Newton | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Noxubee | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Greene | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Simpson | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Walthall | D | 1000 Mbps | 0% | 1 |
| Sharkey | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 6 |
| Issaquena | D | 25 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Amite | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Claiborne | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
All 82 Counties in Mississippi
APanola
AAlcorn
ALafayette
AMadison
ARankin
APearl River
ACarroll
ATate
ADeSoto
AItawamba
AOktibbeha
ALee
AHarrison
BUnion
BLamar
BMonroe
BHinds
BAdams
BKemper
BForrest
BJackson
BGeorge
BWarren
BHancock
BWebster
BPontotoc
BLowndes
BTishomingo
BMontgomery
BLauderdale
BStone
BMarshall
BCalhoun
BPerry
BClay
BChoctaw
BWashington
BJones
CWinston
CGrenada
CLeflore
CTippah
CBolivar
CSunflower
CCoahoma
CJefferson Davis
CPike
CChickasaw
CHolmes
CAttala
CFranklin
CPrentiss
CYazoo
CLincoln
CHumphreys
CMarion
CQuitman
CJasper
CTunica
CTallahatchie
CNeshoba
CYalobusha
DClarke
DScott
DWayne
DBenton
DCopiah
DClaiborne
DSharkey
DIssaquena
DAmite
DSimpson
DWalthall
DLeake
DNewton
DNoxubee
DGreene
DSmith
FWilkinson
FLawrence
FCovington
FJefferson
Internet Providers in Mississippi
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | — | 25 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cable One | 427 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Mobile Communications LLC | 427 | 25 Mbps |
| Dsl by Air | 427 | 25 Mbps |
| Tec of Jackson, INC. | 427 | 24 Mbps |
| MaxxSouth | 427 | 1,000 Mbps |
Cities in Mississippi
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Mississippi?
Mississippi has an average maximum download speed of 693 Mbps across 427 ZIP codes. 87% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Mississippi have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Mississippi include Panola (Grade A), Alcorn (Grade A), Lafayette (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Mississippi compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Mississippi averages 693 Mbps — below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 87% in Mississippi.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection