7 Best Internet Providers in Vernal, MS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Vernal, MS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vernal, MS?

Singing River Electric Cooperative is the best internet provider in Vernal based on Mississippi customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Singing River Electric Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Vernal, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Singing River Electric Cooperative is an option for 99.33% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Vernal, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Vernal

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Vernal Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, Singing River Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Vernal residents. Singing River Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. C Spire wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 4.35 out of 5 stars and 32.0% coverage in Vernal.

At a national level, based on 2029 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.30 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vernal?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Vernal, the fastest internet in the city comes from Singing River Electric Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Vernal

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Singing River Electric Cooperative	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	C Spire	100 Mbps
	TDS	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vernal

Based on data reported by Vernal ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Singing River Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Vernal. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,643 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Singing River Electric Cooperative. This indicates Singing River reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vernal?

Mississippi customers rate Singing River Electric Cooperative 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.

Singing River Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 4.80 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. C Spire is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Vernal customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Vernal, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Vernal

Vernal 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 city 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 Vernal below, including the metrics used and how Vernal compares to the rest of Mississippi and nation.

Vernal ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Vernal	Mississippi	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Vernal that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.33%	73.84%	67.25%
	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.	2,256 Mbps	3,591 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Vernal.	4.4	6.5	6.8

 

Vernal Digital Connectivity Index: 11 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Vernal	Mississippi	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	3%	6%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	85%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	64%	82%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	30%	59%	75%
	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.	30%	60%	76%

Vernal ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Vernal is B, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Vernal is high with a score of 11 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Vernal have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Vernal ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

64% of Vernal households have an internet connection despite having 99.33% availability. 30% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 30% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 30% subscribe to it. A very low number of Vernal 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 Cities Compare to Vernal?

How Much Speed does a Vernal Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Vernal is 2.4, which is smaller than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Vernal's average household income is $59,790 which is higher than the Mississippi average of $62,254 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Vernal also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Mississippi average of 16%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 6% of residents in Mississippi who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Vernal has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Vernal households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 53% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vernal?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Vernal?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Vernal, MS.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vernal?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Vernal?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Vernal?

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 Vernal is Singing River.
• The fastest internet provider should be Singing River Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Singing River Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Vernal is Singing River.
• Viasat, Singing River Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Vernal, 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 Vernal compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Vernal 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 Vernal's B ISP Report Card and 11 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.