9 Best Internet Providers in Rankin County, MS
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| Rankin County ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 5,781 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real Rankin County Customer Ratings | 8 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Rankin County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Rankin County.
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Rankin County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Rankin County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Rankin County, MS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Rankin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rankin County, MS?
C Spire is the best internet provider in Rankin County based on Mississippi customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, C Spire had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rankin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. C Spire is an option for 92.07% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rankin County, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Rankin County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rankin County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Rankin County Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| C Spire | (6) | (22) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (20) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (1) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 67 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, C Spire is the best internet service provider for Rankin County residents. C Spire was rated at an average of 4.23 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 3.81 out of 5 stars and 89.3% coverage in Rankin County.
At a national level, based on 4579 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rankin County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Rankin County
- C Spire - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- C Spire - fixed wireless coverage map
- NETSPEEDMS - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- TEC - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- TEC - dsl coverage map

Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rankin County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Rankin County, the fastest internet in the county comes from C Spire.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rankin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| C Spire | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| TEC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | 499 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rankin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rankin County Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Spire | (6) | (22) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (20) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| TEC | (1) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Rankin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through C Spire. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Rankin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,865 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with C Spire. This indicates C Spire reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rankin County?
Mississippi customers rate C Spire as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
C Spire received a local rating of 3.83 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. TEC is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rankin County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Rankin County, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rankin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rankin County Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| TEC | (1) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (6) | (22) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (20) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Rankin County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Rankin County below, including the metrics used and how Rankin County compares to the rest of Mississippi and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rankin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 80.70% | 76.75% | 71.53% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 5,781 Mbps | 3,896 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Rankin County. | 9.0 | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 7% | 7% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 93% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 85% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 76% | 62% | 76% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 78% | 63% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Rankin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Rankin County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rankin County is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rankin County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Rankin County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
92% of Rankin County households have an internet connection despite having 97.18% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Rankin County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Rankin County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
How Much Speed does a Rankin County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rankin County is 2.6, which is larger than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rankin County’s average household income is $86,260 which is much higher than the Mississippi average of $64,272 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Rankin County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Mississippi average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 7% of residents in Mississippi who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Rankin County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rankin County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rankin County?
EarthLink Fiber in Rankin County, MS
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 63.3% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,409 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 Rankin County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Rankin County, MS
AT&T offers Fiber service to 63.3% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,409 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 Rankin County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
C Spire Fiber in Rankin County, MS
C Spire offers Fiber service to 55.5% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, C Spire Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Rankin County, MS
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,318 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 103 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rankin County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
TEC Fiber in Rankin County, MS
TEC offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, TEC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Rankin County, MS
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,929 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rankin County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rankin County?
XFINITY Cable in Rankin County, MS
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 88.3% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,411 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 92 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rankin County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rankin County?
EarthLink DSL in Rankin County, MS
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.8% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rankin County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Rankin County, MS
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.8% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rankin County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Rankin County, MS
Windstream offers DSL service to 10.9% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rankin County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
TEC DSL in Rankin County, MS
TEC offers DSL service to 1.1% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, TEC DSL has speeds up to 26 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rankin County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rankin County, MS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.3% of Rankin 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 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rankin County, MS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rankin County, MS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rankin County, MS
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
C Spire Fixed Wireless in Rankin County, MS
C Spire offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, C Spire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
NETSPEEDMS Fixed Wireless in Rankin County, MS
NETSPEEDMS offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.2% of Rankin County homes. Across the county, NETSPEEDMS Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 499 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 285, with an average of 130 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Rankin 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 Rankin County is C Spire.
- The fastest internet provider should be C Spire. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, C Spire may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rankin County is C Spire.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and C Spire has the broadest coverage in Rankin County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Rankin County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Rankin County stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Rankin County’s A- ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Rankin County
Customer Reviews
Jessalyn H.
TEC Fiber
November 15, 2025 I would rate 0 if I could. This is our only option in the sticks. We're paying for 15mbps and they still can't provide it. It's 7 at best and usually more like 1 or 2. They have 1 technician working multiple areas, all experiencing the same issues as me. You have to call at least 5 times to get that poor overworked technician to come out. Our fiber was cut during a neighbor's construction project over a year ago and it was never completely repaired. Pricing is good but you still don't get what you pay for. The CEO's phone number used to be public on linkedin but they took it off sometime in the past year, gee I wonder why.
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William D
C Spire Fiber
February 17, 2025 My household was one of the early adopters of CSpire fiber. Our previous service through the local cable company was seemingly overwhelmed as we added devices. We have had no problems adding devices and now use YouTubeTV rather than traditional cable. We have been completely satisfied with CSpire's service.
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A Florence, MS Customer
C Spire DSL
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Holly M
C Spire Fiber
November 19, 2024 Our internet provider has excellent customer service and provides a top notch product. We have been beyond thrilled with the speed, reliability, and quality of our internet service. I would highly recommend our provider to anyone searching for a new internet service in our area.
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Hannah C
C Spire Fiber
October 24, 2024 I switched from ATT fiber to Cspire fiber. When I was with ATT they kept going up on their prices and I ended up paying $80 ish for my services. I swapped to Cspire since they had a promotion of $55 a month for what I already had with ATT. I spend $68 a month including the modems from Cspire. I will end up buying my own modem so my bill will go down to the $55. So far I have had no issues with my service and am very pleased.
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