Compare Wiggins internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Wiggins – 58 Mbps
MS – 97 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Wiggins – 18 Mbps
MS – 51 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wiggins.
*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 - 99.58%
2 providers - 98.43%
3 providers - 77.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Wiggins 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 Wiggins area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Wiggins residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in Wiggins.
There are six internet providers serving the Wiggins area, and 98.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wiggins's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 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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Viasat | 12 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
HughesNet | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
AT&T | 40 Mbps | 14 Mbps | DSL |
Mediacom | 179 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wiggins.
The largest internet providers in Wiggins are AT&T, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wiggins.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Wiggins residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Wiggins’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wiggins 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 Wiggins covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Wiggins 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 Wiggins, $52.49.
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 Wiggins, $1.54.
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 Wiggins. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wiggins's providers, 268 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 Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Wiggins covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wiggins residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wiggins, $52.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wiggins, $1.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Wiggins. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wiggins's providers, 268 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 Wiggins covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wiggins 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Wiggins, $52.49.
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 Wiggins, $1.54.
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 Wiggins. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wiggins's providers, 268 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Wiggins with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Wiggins. The next fastest internet provider in Wiggins is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.809% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Wiggins with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wiggins, $52.49.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wiggins, covering 79% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Wiggins and is available to 1.809% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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.