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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
Bay Springs Telephone Company  | - | - | DSL | 96% |
| C Spire | - | - | Fiber-optic | 69% |
| Bay Springs Telephone Company | - | - | Wired | 44% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 92.23%
3 providers - 86.54%
4+ providers - 65.99%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of West Hattiesburg residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 63% of those living in West Hattiesburg.
There are six internet providers serving the West Hattiesburg area, and 92.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Hattiesburg's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Hattiesburg are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to West Hattiesburg.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all West Hattiesburg residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 89% of the area. West Hattiesburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg, $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 West Hattiesburg, $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 West Hattiesburg. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Hattiesburg'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in West Hattiesburg covering 89% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg, $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 West Hattiesburg, $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 West Hattiesburg. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Hattiesburg'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in West Hattiesburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West Hattiesburg 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 West Hattiesburg, $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 West Hattiesburg, $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 West Hattiesburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all West Hattiesburg's providers, 51 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in West Hattiesburg with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in West Hattiesburg. The next fastest internet provider in West Hattiesburg is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 89% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in West Hattiesburg with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Hattiesburg, $54.99.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Hattiesburg, covering 69% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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