Internet providers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
ZIP code 39401 is in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Hattiesburg 39401: local snapshot
About 82% of the 17,545 households in 39401 have a broadband subscription, in line with the Mississippi average of 82%. That ranks 39401#116 of 390 ZIP codes in Mississippi for broadband adoption. Roughly 15% of households have no internet at all, which can point to limited wired options or affordability challenges here. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Share of residential locations in Hattiesburg 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | Telapex | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 93% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 76% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 52% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 46% | Check availability |
| 6 | Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association | Fiber | <1% |
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 technologies are available in Hattiesburg?
Fiber reaches about 32% of locations in Hattiesburg, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 31%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Hattiesburg that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Hattiesburg 39401
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Hattiesburg, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Telapex, AT&T, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 39401 (82%) is lower than the Hattiesburg average of 87%. The median age of residents is 30, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Hattiesburg?
Yes, in part. About 32% of residential locations in Hattiesburg can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 31% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Hattiesburg?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Hattiesburg, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Hattiesburg?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Hattiesburg, and 4 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 Hattiesburg 39401?
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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