*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 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.06%
2 providers - 86.44%
3 providers - 61.58%
4+ providers - 27.79%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Petal 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 Petal area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Petal residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 73% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in Petal.
There are six internet providers serving the Petal area, and 86.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Petal's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Petal are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Petal.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Petal residents, covering 70% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Petal’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Petal 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Petal covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Petal 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 Petal, $54.99.
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 Petal, $2.29.
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 0.768 Mbps in Petal. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Petal's providers, 51 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Petal covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Petal residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Petal, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Petal, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Petal. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Petal's providers, 51 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Petal covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Petal 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 Petal, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Petal, $2.29.
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 Petal. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Petal's providers, 51 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Petal with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 70% of households in Petal. The next fastest internet provider in Petal is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Petal with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Petal, $54.99.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Petal, covering 65% of the city.
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Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only 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.
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