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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 22, 2021.
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Broadband availability
67623
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 97.12%
3 providers - 14.87%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Gulfport is comparable to the rest of Mississippi - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Gulfport area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Gulfport residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in Gulfport.
There are six internet providers serving the Gulfport area, and 97.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gulfport's six internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Gulfport
The largest internet providers in Gulfport are AT&T and Sparklight bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Gulfport.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Gulfport residents, covering 94% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. Gulfport’s third most-available internet provider, Sparklight, offers cable to around 100% of Gulfport residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Gulfport covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Gulfport to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Gulfport, $44.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gulfport, $1.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Gulfport. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gulfport's providers, 428 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Gulfport covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Gulfport than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gulfport, $44.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gulfport, $1.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Gulfport. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gulfport's providers, 428 Mbps.
Sparklight cable internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Gulfport covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Gulfport residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gulfport, $44.99.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.45 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gulfport, $1.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Gulfport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gulfport's providers, 428 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Gulfport, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Gulfport, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Gulfport and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gulfport at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Gulfport at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Gulfport residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Gulfport may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Gulfport cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Gulfport?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Gulfport with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in Gulfport. The next fastest internet provider in Gulfport is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Gulfport?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Gulfport with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gulfport, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Gulfport?
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Gulfport, covering 15% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Gulfport and is available to 10% of households.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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