Internet providers in Madison, MS
Madison is a city in Mississippi with about 27,775 residents and roughly 12,668 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Madison, MS
Share of residential locations in Madison where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telapex | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 95% | Check availability |
| 3 | Xfinity | Cable | 94% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 80% | |
| 5 | Ozborn Communications | Fixed wireless | 57% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 22% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Madison
Telapex reports service to the most residential locations in Madison, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Telapex, AT&T, Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Ozborn Communications), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet and Ozborn Communications offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Madison?
Fiber is widely available: about 96% of locations in Madison can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 45% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 97% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Madison that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Madison at a glance
About 98% of households in Madison have a broadband subscription, 16 points above the Mississippi average of 82%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Madison?
Yes, in part. About 96% of residential locations in Madison can get fiber, 94% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Madison?
Telapex reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Madison, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Madison?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Madison, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Madison?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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