DSL Internet Providers in Mississippi with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Mississippi there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 74.95% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 43 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

This page contains all DSL internet providers in Mississippi.

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Mississippi Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Mississippi

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

68.34%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

68.34%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

2.43%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

TEC | DSL

Availability:

1.22%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Mississippi are not shown.

 

Mississippi Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Mississippi is DSL internet available?

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DSL is available in 74.95% of Mississippi. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Mississippi above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Mississippi?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Mississippi.

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The average Mississippi home can get up to 43 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 300 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 35.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mississippi.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Mississippi, and slower in the east areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Mississippi?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mississippi you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.50% of Mississippi homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 21.34% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.15%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.81%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.20% of Mississippi homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mississippi, along with details on where in Mississippi and at what speeds.

AT&T DSL in Mississippi

AT&T DSL coverage

About 68.34%, or 2,023,606 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Mississippi area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mississippi.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mississippi. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mississippi. The fastest plan anyone in Mississippi can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Mississippi customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Mississippi. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 23.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 48.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Mississippi download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mississippi DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mississippi is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 8.1 Mbps.

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AT&T's Mississippi DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 29.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 48.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Mississippi

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 68.34%, or 2,023,606 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Mississippi area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mississippi.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mississippi. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mississippi. The fastest plan anyone in Mississippi can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Mississippi customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Mississippi. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 23.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 48.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Mississippi download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mississippi DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mississippi is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 8.1 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Mississippi DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 29.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 48.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Mississippi

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 2.43%, or 71,883 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, west, northeast, northwest, and southeast Mississippi area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mississippi.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mississippi. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mississippi. The fastest plan anyone in Mississippi can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Mississippi customers is up to 40 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Mississippi. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 21.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 12.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 55.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Mississippi download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mississippi DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mississippi is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Mississippi DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 29.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 12.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 55.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TEC DSL in Mississippi

TEC DSL coverage

About 1.22%, or 36,037 people, have TEC DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, and east Mississippi area. TEC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mississippi.

 

TEC DSL download speeds

TEC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mississippi. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TEC DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Mississippi. The fastest plan anyone in Mississippi can order from TEC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Mississippi customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TEC customers in Mississippi. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 42.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 43.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

TEC DSL upload speeds

In Mississippi download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TEC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TEC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mississippi DSL providers. TEC offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mississippi is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TEC customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.

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TEC's Mississippi DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 42.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 43.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Mississippi DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mississippi or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Mississippi compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Mississippi are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 43 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 74.95% in Mississippi.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mississippi are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
3905180.17%
3909433.86%
3904531.74%
3918947.82%
3935927.20%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
3907479.33%
3916075.70%
3909085.20%
3904681.85%
3914661.64%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Alabama: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Louisiana: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Arkansas: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Tennessee: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Georgia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Kentucky: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Missouri: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Oklahoma: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • South Carolina: less DSL coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Arizona: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Wisconsin: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Washington: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Virginia: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Vermont: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Tennessee: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • South Dakota: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Minnesota: more DSL coverage, faster speeds