Best Internet Providers in Laurel, MS
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Laurel, MS
Laurel has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Laurel.
Ranks compare Laurel with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Laurel, MS at a Glance
Laurel Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DE Fastlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Laurel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laurel, MS?
DE Fastlink is the highest-rated internet provider in Laurel based on 75 Mississippi customer reviews, and C Spire has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Laurel?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Laurel
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- C Spire - fiber coverage map
- DE Fastlink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- TEC - fiber coverage map
- C Spire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- TEC - dsl coverage map
How Laurel Compares to Places Its Size
Laurel's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 4%.
| Measure | Laurel | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Jones County | Mississippi | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 66.3% | bottom 31% | 72.1% | 76.8% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,025 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,684 Mbps | 3,896 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | bottom 42% | 6.4 | 7.4 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 6% | 7% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 92% | 93% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 2% | 77% | 85% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 4% | 55% | 62% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 7% | 64% | 68% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $55,956 | bottom 8% | $58,084 | $64,272 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 66.3% of homes in Laurel, against 72.1% across Jones County and 76.8% across Mississippi. Households in Laurel are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,956 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Laurel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
DE Fastlink Fiber in Laurel, MS
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
DE Fastlink offers Fiber service to 54.6% of Laurel homes. Across the city, DE Fastlink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Laurel, MS
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 12.5% of Laurel homes. Across the city, C Spire Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
TEC Fiber in Laurel, MS
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TEC offers Fiber service to 10.9% of Laurel homes. Across the city, TEC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Laurel, MS
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(298)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Laurel homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Laurel, MS
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Laurel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
C Spire Fixed Wireless in Laurel, MS
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
C Spire offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Laurel homes. Across the city, C Spire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Laurel, MS
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Laurel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Laurel, MS
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Laurel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Laurel, MS
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
184 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of Laurel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 184 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
XFINITY Cable in Laurel, MS
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,199 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 85.8% of Laurel homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,199 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Laurel from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
EarthLink DSL in Laurel, MS
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 52.1% of Laurel homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Laurel from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Laurel, MS
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 52.1% of Laurel homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Laurel from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
TEC DSL in Laurel, MS
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
TEC offers DSL service to 7.8% of Laurel homes. Across the city, TEC DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Laurel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Laurel has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Laurel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Laurel
How Laurel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Laurel that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Pecan Grove has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Heidelberg the fewest (23.1%); Laurel has 66.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel (this page) | 38,901 | 66.3% | 2,025 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 36/100 |
| Ellisville | 12,251 | 67.7% | 1,293 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Heidelberg | 3,050 | 23.1% | 779 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 15/100 |
| Soso | 3,008 | 92.3% | 971 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 38/100 |
| Stringer | 2,846 | 98.3% | 1,028 Mbps | 6 | B | 27/100 |
| Sandersville | 1,656 | 34.5% | 936 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Pecan Grove | 1,014 | 99.3% | 1,134 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 38/100 |
| Moss | 657 | 37.3% | 524 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 13/100 |
| Gitano | 592 | 86.8% | 893 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 33/100 |
| Pendorff | 400 | 81.0% | 1,176 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 41/100 |
| Johnson | 371 | 100.0% | 2,719 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Laurel?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Laurel
| C Spire | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| AT&T | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 1,000 |
| DE Fastlink | 1,000 |
| TEC | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Laurel Internet Providers
Based on 75 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, DE Fastlink is the best internet service provider for Laurel residents. DE Fastlink was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 3.84 out of 5 stars and 84.6% coverage in Laurel.
At a national level, based on 4635 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Laurel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Laurel, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Fastlink | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (20) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (0) | (4) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (6) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Laurel
Based on data reported by Laurel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Laurel. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,199 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Fastlink | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (20) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (0) | (4) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laurel?
Of the providers in Laurel, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Laurel where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Mississippi or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.47 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Laurel, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Laurel
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Fastlink | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (0) | (4) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (20) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Mississippi
Customer Reviews
A Laurel, MS Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 25, 2026 A Laurel, MS Customer
DE Fastlink Fiber
June 07, 2025 I am pleased with our internet service. Their customer service is the best. I wish it wasn’t as expensive, but it is cheaper than our previous provider.
Geravia L.
DE Fastlink Fiber
April 12, 2025 My provider is a vast improvement from my last provider which was Comcast/Xfinity. First the pricing was very competitive. I pay one single flat fee which was significantly cheaper. I am not charged any extra monthly fees for things like equipment, etc. The instillation was taken care of fairly quickly. After scheduling an appointment which was within a week, technicians came and had my service up and running within an hour. They were polite, courteous and clean. All equipment needed for the transfer was provided at no extra cost to me. They provided excellent customer service, I was saving a good deal of money, and the quality of the service is just as good if not better than what I had previously. At any given time I may have 3 smart TV's, 3 computers, and 3 cell phones operating on WIFI and have yet to encounter any issues with connections or speed. I can confidently say switching providers was the best decision.
Melody H.
DE Fastlink Fiber
February 26, 2025 Installation was quick and smooth. Service is reliable and works for multiple devices and streaming on more than one TV. Price is competitive with other options in my area. Online app makes paying the monthly bill quick and easy.
Beth W.
TruConnect Cellular
July 22, 2024 I recently changed providers because they pushed the fact that I would have unlimited data and hotspot. They failed, however, to mention it slows to an unusable speed after a day of hotspot use. Now I am stuck with a service I hate. I was mislead and am infuriated by it.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Laurel?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Laurel is DE Fastlink.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Laurel is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Laurel, available to 92.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.