Best Internet Providers in Lowndes County, MS
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lowndes County, MS
Lowndes County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lowndes County.
Ranks compare Lowndes County with the 82 Mississippi counties.
The Best Internet in Lowndes County, MS at a Glance
Lowndes County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
FASTnet
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Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Lowndes County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lowndes County, MS?
FASTnet is the highest-rated internet provider in Lowndes County based on 65 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 Lowndes County?
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 Lowndes County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- FASTnet - fiber coverage map
- C Spire - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- M-Pulse Fiber - fiber coverage map
- C Spire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- C Spire - dsl coverage map
How Lowndes County Compares to the Rest of Mississippi
Lowndes County's report card score is tied 14th of 82 and its connectivity index is 13th of 82.
| Measure | Lowndes County | Rank among Mississippi counties | Mississippi | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 91.4% | 26th of 82 | 76.8% | 71.5% | Alcorn County and Union County (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 3,820 Mbps | 19th of 82 | 3,896 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Lafayette County (8,292 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 6th of 82 | 7.4 | 7.1 | Harrison County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 49th of 82 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Jefferson County and Leake County and 2 more (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 28th of 82 | 7% | 15% | Coahoma County (12%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 25th of 82 | 93% | 96% | DeSoto County and Lafayette County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 8th of 82 | 85% | 91% | Madison County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | 15th of 82 | 62% | 76% | Madison County (80%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | 19th of 82 | 68% | 81% | Lafayette County (83%) |
| Median household income | $60,659 | 19th of 82 | $64,272 | $93,246 | Madison County ($97,947) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 28th of 82 | 16% | 16% | Oktibbeha County (37%) |
Fiber reaches 91.4% of homes in Lowndes County, against 76.8% across Mississippi. Households in Lowndes County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,659 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Lowndes County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lowndes County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Alabama. Among them, Lamar County, AL has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Pickens County, AL the fewest (61.7%); Lowndes County has 91.4%.
Map of Lowndes County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lowndes County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County (this page) | 58,879 | 91.4% | 3,820 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 43/100 |
| Oktibbeha County | 51,788 | 87.2% | 7,050 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 42/100 |
| Monroe County | 34,180 | 89.7% | 3,387 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Pickens County, AL | 19,123 | 61.7% | 1,382 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 24/100 |
| Clay County | 18,636 | 98.6% | 2,808 Mbps | 7 | A- | 27/100 |
| Lamar County, AL | 13,972 | 99.6% | 1,252 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 35/100 |
| Noxubee County | 10,285 | 98.0% | 985 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 18/100 |
Internet in Lowndes County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 15.7% of homes in Columbus AFB to 100.0% in Steens; by ZIP code, from 83.4% in 39701 (Columbus) to 100.0% in 39766 (Steens). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lowndes County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 46,017 | 92.5% | 4,303 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 41/100 |
| Caledonia | 4,865 | 99.8% | 1,092 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 49/100 |
| Steens | 3,642 | 100.0% | 2,702 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 58/100 |
| Columbus AFB | 1,902 | 15.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Crawford | 1,311 | 98.8% | 1,769 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 29/100 |
| Kolola Springs | 752 | 98.8% | 2,297 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 48/100 |
| Artesia | 418 | 99.3% | 2,676 Mbps | 5 | B | 21/100 |
| Trinity | 402 | 100.0% | 1,388 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 14/100 |
| Penns | 166 | 100.0% | 2,084 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 27/100 |
| Mayhew | 125 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 23/100 |
ZIP codes in Lowndes County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39702 (Columbus) | 22,643 | 96.8% | 4,166 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 52/100 |
| 39705 (Columbus) | 13,585 | 84.6% | 4,634 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 58/100 |
| 39701 (Columbus) | 12,507 | 83.4% | 4,310 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 14/100 |
| 39740 (Caledonia) | 5,937 | 99.8% | 1,157 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 49/100 |
| 39766 (Steens) | 2,752 | 100.0% | 2,004 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 59/100 |
| 39743 (Crawford) | 1,795 | 99.3% | 1,720 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 31/100 |
| 39736 (Artesia) | 291 | 100.0% | 3,014 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 21/100 |
| 39710 (Columbus AFB) | 149 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 54/100 |
| 39753 (Mayhew) | 23 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lowndes County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lowndes County
| C Spire | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| FASTnet | 1,000 |
| M-Pulse Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Lowndes County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Lowndes County Internet Providers
Based on 65 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, FASTnet is the best internet service provider for Lowndes County residents. FASTnet was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.5% coverage in Lowndes County.
At a national level, based on 2338 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lowndes County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lowndes County, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lowndes County Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTnet | (3) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire |  (0) | (22) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| M-Pulse Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lowndes County
Based on data reported by Lowndes County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lowndes County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,613 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lowndes County Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTnet | (3) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| M-Pulse Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lowndes County?
Of the providers in Lowndes County, customers rate FASTnet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lowndes County 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.
FASTnet is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lowndes County, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lowndes County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lowndes County Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTnet | (3) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| M-Pulse Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lowndes County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lowndes County?
EarthLink Fiber in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,964 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,964 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lowndes County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,964 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,964 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lowndes County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
FASTnet Fiber in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
FASTnet offers Fiber service to 47.9% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, FASTnet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
M-Pulse Fiber in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
M-Pulse Fiber offers Fiber service to 13.1% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, M-Pulse Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
6,920 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, C Spire Fiber has speeds up to 6,920 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for C Spire Fiber. C Spire Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lowndes County from C Spire in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lowndes County?
C Spire Fixed Wireless in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
C Spire offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, C Spire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
209 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 209 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lowndes County?
Sparklight Cable in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 84.2% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lowndes County?
EarthLink DSL in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 63.1% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lowndes County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 63.1% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lowndes County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
C Spire DSL in Lowndes County, MS
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
C Spire offers DSL service to 2.6% of Lowndes County homes. Across the county, C Spire DSL has speeds up to 21 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 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county. C Spire DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lowndes County from C Spire in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Mississippi
Customer Reviews
Akeem B.
FASTnet Fiber
March 16, 2025 We switched to Fastnet from Sparklight and the difference is night and day. For one, the pricing is static with Fastnet and much cheaper. We do not have to pay to rent a router. We don't get charged a ton of unknown fees, either. The speeds we have now are phenomenal for half the price we previously paid. There is no buffering. The only issue I have is sometimes the back of my apartment is a dead zone for WiFi. Recently, I haven't had much of issue with it, so, overall, I am still extremely satisfied with Fastnet.
Gabriela P.
FASTnet Fiber
December 13, 2024 I like the ease of installation. The speed is exceptional and the price is reasonable.
Marissa B.
FASTnet Fiber
September 27, 2024 I love the pricing and how swift the process was. We don't have to pay to lease equipment, and there are no hidden fees. Our biggest issue is that the connection drops randomly, often. I reset our router regularly, due to being a remote worker. There are also multiple devices that cannot connect to our wifi. This was not an issue with our previous provider.
Marie
AT&T DSL
June 21, 2023 I have been a customer for the last the last 3 years. I have never been more satisfied with any other service provider. AT&T is extremely reliable and very prompt when/if their are any disruptions. I enjoy that they offer many promotions to keep existing customers happy as well.
Tee
Sparklight Cable
February 27, 2023 Our original service was provided by CableOne but they were bought out by Sparklight a few years ago. Our internet has been ok but we loose service overnight around 8:00. I would like to be able to stream movies at that time but it sometimes has issues which interferes with watching. We are getting fiber ran in our area sometime next year and we may change.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lowndes County?
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 Lowndes County is FASTnet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lowndes County is FASTnet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and C Spire has the broadest coverage in Lowndes County, available to 95.7% 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.