In Athens there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,000 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.
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7 Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Athens
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Athens. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 5,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Athens homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Athens needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Athens, MS
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 124 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Athens.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Athens, MS
AT&T fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 124 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Athens.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
M-Pulse Fiber Fiber in Athens, MS
M-Pulse Fiber fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 124 people, have M-Pulse Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. M-Pulse Fiber is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Athens.
M-Pulse Fiber fiber download speeds
M-Pulse Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, M-Pulse Fiber fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from M-Pulse Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
M-Pulse Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for M-Pulse Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, M-Pulse Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fiber providers. M-Pulse Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Buckeye Broadband Cable in Athens, MS
Buckeye cable coverage
About 29.03%, or 36 people, have Buckeye cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Buckeye is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Buckeye Broadband cable download speeds
Buckeye is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Buckeye cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Buckeye goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Buckeye Broadband cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Buckeye cable. Compared to other ISPs, Buckeye is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Buckeye offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Athens, MS
AT&T DSL coverage
About 8.87%, or 11 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Athens, MS
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 8.87%, or 11 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
C Spire Fixed Wireless in Athens, MS
C Spire fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 124 people, have C Spire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. C Spire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Athens.
C Spire fixed wireless download speeds
C Spire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, C Spire fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from C Spire goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
C Spire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for C Spire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. C Spire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, MS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.61%, or 2 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, MS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.61%, or 2 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Mississippi: 3,591 Mbps in Mississippi versus 5,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Mississippi is 97.80% versus 100.00% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Becker, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Quincy, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Amory, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hatley, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lackey, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood Springs, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aberdeen, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Aberdeen, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wren, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Estes, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Laurel, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trumbull Corners, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Childwold, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chincoteague Island, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Choulic, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Bend, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mill Grove, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Hagerstown, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds