In the Jackson metro area there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 36.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 976 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Jackson
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Jackson metro area are not shown.
Jackson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Jackson metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 36.71% of the Jackson metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Jackson metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Jackson metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Jackson metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Jackson home can get up to 976 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 25.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Jackson metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Jackson metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Jackson metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Jackson metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.89% of Jackson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.62% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 12.05%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.77%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.67% of Jackson homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Jackson metro area, along with details on where in the Jackson metro area and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Jackson, MS
AT&T fiber coverage
About 25.47%, or 144,450 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Jackson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Jackson metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Jackson metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Jackson metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Jackson metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Jackson customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Jackson metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Jackson metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 8.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Jackson, MS
C Spire fiber coverage
About 20.50%, or 116,254 people, have C Spire fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, north, central, west, northwest, and southeast Jackson area. C Spire is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Jackson metro area.
C Spire fiber download speeds
C Spire is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Jackson metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, C Spire fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Jackson metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Jackson metro area can order from C Spire goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Jackson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
C Spire fiber upload speeds
In the Jackson metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for C Spire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Jackson fiber providers. C Spire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Jackson metro area is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Jackson Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Jackson metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Jackson metro area compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Fiber internet speeds in the Jackson metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Mississippi: 879 Mbps in Mississippi versus 976 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Mississippi is 68.69% versus 36.71% in the Jackson metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Jackson metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Jackson, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richland, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pearl, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Byram, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Flowood, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Florence, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeland, MS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Raymond, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brandon, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Melbourne Metro, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orlando, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albuquerque, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harrisburg Metro, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Augusta Metro, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Provo Metro, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chapel Hill Metro, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds