Today, users are able to do more with the internet than they ever have before, and America Connects gives you more ways to get connected. Simply enter your address within the box above to find internet providers and the most economical plans in your town.
Trying to decide which internet package is the best for you? Read on to find out more about internet access solutions, speeds and more.
Which Mississippi High Speed Internet Service is Best for You?
The internet has become a powerful tool that helps you keep in touch with friends and family, work remotely from your home, download media to enjoy on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) know that your internet needs are unique and now they offer more options for high speed internet than ever before.
What's High Speed Internet?
When the internet was introduced in the mid-1990's, the sole option was what's known as dial-up service. Dial-up delivers internet access to the home using a local telephone number and active phone line. At the time this was an effective method for many since most already had a home phone.
Nevertheless, internet speeds tended to be sluggish and were dependent on your local area. The other drawback was that in order to gain access to the internet the telephone line used as the connection had to be free. As the internet expanded to incorporate more robust media and websites many found they required a quicker internet service.
ISPs looked to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to deliver faster internet services. These methods are often referred to as "broadband". Through the years as internet services have improved, the measurement for what's considered high speed has changed.
Nowadays, the FCC considers an internet service to be high speed if it has data download or upload speeds exceeding 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your high speed internet can still vary depending on several factors for example how much bandwidth you share with other customers using your ISP as well as your proximity to your ISP.
Those thinking about broadband internet can select between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet or fiber optic internet services.
Mississippi Cable Internet Services and Providers
Cable internet services use a cable TV connection to provide subscribers with broadband internet access. In order to make the connection there's a cable modem at the users end along with a cable modem termination system on the cable operators end. The space between the modem and termination system can be up to 100 miles without any problems occurring.
Cable internet can work at up to 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may limit the amount of data being transmitted. Additionally, when using cable internet services you share bandwidth with other consumers. The network monitor makes sure that bandwidth is distributed efficiently so that service doesn't slow during hours when overall usage peaks.
There are a number of service provider options for cable internet. Time Warner and Comcast are top rated cable high speed internet service providers throughout much of the nation.
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Mississippi DSL Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband internet services transmit data using a copper phone line. Unlike dial-up services, DSL works off of frequencies that are not used for making telephone calls by splitting the line in two - one for voice calls and the other for broadband internet use.
DSL lines go from a central office out to subscribers. Typically this confines DSL distribution to a short distance of two miles from the central office, though some lines go up to five miles long. This factor also affects the specific download and upload speeds.
The good thing is that little to no infrastructure is involved and it's a genuine broadband internet service that transmits data at a rate of up to 10Mbps. DSL also provides better reliability and security than some other options because it is being delivered by a phone line that usually isn't shared.
Top rated DSL service providers include AT&T. You can find DSL options from providers in your city by entering your address within the box above.
Mississippi Satellite Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Satellite broadband internet services employ orbiting satellites to capture and pass on broadband data between a satellite company and its subscribers. Although the download and upload speeds are considered broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over many miles users can occasionally experience signal delays of around 1-2 seconds.
Despite the possibility of short delays, satellite internet is capable of providing data at 5Mbps. Satellite internet is perfect for those wanting broadband internet in rural places where DSL and cable services aren't available. AT&T, and the Dish Network are both prominent providers of satellite internet services.
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Mississippi Fiber Optic Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Fiber optic is the newest and fastest way to bring broadband internet into the home. Networks of fiber optic cables can deliver broadband internet up to 25 times faster than other high-speed options and are more stable than cable, DSL and satellite services. This is due to the fact that fiber optic wiring is more sturdy than other connections and isn't affected by storms, static or noise.
For those wanting the fastest high speed broadband internet access fiber optic is the way to go. Fiber optic networks are recognized for their ability to transmit data at rates as high as 50 Mbps.
Currently, Comcast and AT&T deliver fiber optic/copper hybrid services but 100% fiber optic broadband internet services are only accessible through Verizon FiOS. They began providing fiber optic internet services in 2006 and are continuously adding to their service areas.
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