Shop the best Long Beach internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.21%
3 providers - 57.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Long Beach 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 Long Beach area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Long Beach residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in Long Beach.
There are six internet providers serving the Long Beach area, and 99.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Long Beach's six internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Sparklight | 98 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 168 Mbps | 126 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Long Beach.
The largest internet providers in Long Beach are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Long Beach.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Long Beach residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Long Beach’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Long Beach residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Long Beach covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Long Beach 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Long Beach, $58.75.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Long Beach, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Long Beach. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Long Beach's providers, 428 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Long Beach covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Long Beach residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Long Beach, $58.75.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Long Beach, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Long Beach. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Long Beach's providers, 428 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Long Beach covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Long Beach where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Long Beach, $58.75.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Long Beach, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Long Beach. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Long Beach's providers, 428 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Long Beach with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Long Beach. The next fastest internet provider in Long Beach is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.190% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Long Beach with plans starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Long Beach, $58.75.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Long Beach, covering 59% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Long Beach and is available to 6.190% of households.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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