6 Best Internet Providers in 38655, MS
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| 38655 ISP Report Card | A | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 8,686 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real 38655 Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
38655 has 6 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 zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 38655.
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38655 has 6 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 zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 38655.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 38655, MS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
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 38655 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 38655, MS?
NE SPARC is the best internet provider in 38655 based on Mississippi customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, NE SPARC had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 38655, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. NE SPARC is an option for 75.84% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 38655, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 38655
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 38655 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 38655 Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| NE SPARC | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Buckeye | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on 41 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, NE SPARC is the best internet service provider for 38655 residents. NE SPARC was rated at an average of 4.50 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 79.0% coverage in 38655.
At a national level, based on 1302 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Buckeye Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.16 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 38655?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, 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 38655?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by NE SPARC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Buckeye Broadband should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 38655
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Buckeye Broadband | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| C Spire | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| NE SPARC | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 38655
| ISP / Tech Type | 38655 Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| NE SPARC | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Buckeye | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 38655 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Buckeye Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in 38655. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 9,304 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NE SPARC. This indicates NE SPARC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 38655?
Mississippi customers rate NE SPARC 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.
NE SPARC received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. C Spire is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 38655 customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 38655, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 38655
| ISP / Tech Type | 38655 Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| NE SPARC | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Buckeye | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
38655 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 zip 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 38655 below, including the metrics used and how 38655 compares to the rest of Mississippi and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 38655 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 98.93% | 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. | 8,686 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 38655. | 8.8 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.9 | 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% | 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. | 96% | 92% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 75% | 60% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
38655 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 38655 is A, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 38655 is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 38655 have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 38655 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip 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.
91% of 38655 households have an internet connection despite having 99.43% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of 38655 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 Zip Codes Compare to 38655?
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
How Much Speed does a 38655 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 38655 is 2.9, which is larger than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 38655's average household income is $80,232 which is much higher than the Mississippi average of $62,254 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
38655 also has 26% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Mississippi average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 38655 has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 38655 households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 38655?
Buckeye Fiber in 38655, MS
Buckeye Broadband offers Fiber service to 80.4% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, Buckeye Fiber has speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
NE SPARC Fiber in 38655, MS
NE SPARC offers Fiber service to 75.8% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, NE SPARC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in 38655, MS
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 56.2% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,477 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 38655 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 38655, MS
AT&T offers Fiber service to 56.2% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,477 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 higher than other types of internet service available in 38655 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
C Spire Fiber in 38655, MS
C Spire offers Fiber service to 25.1% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, C Spire Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 38655?
Buckeye Cable in 38655, MS
Buckeye Broadband offers Cable service to 79.5% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, Buckeye Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 38655?
EarthLink DSL in 38655, MS
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.6% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 zip. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 38655 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 38655, MS
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.6% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 38655 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 38655?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 38655, MS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 38655, MS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, 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 zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 38655, MS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, 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 zip.
C Spire Fixed Wireless in 38655, MS
C Spire offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of 38655 homes. Across the zip, C Spire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 38655?
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 38655 is NE SPARC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Buckeye Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NE SPARC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 38655 is NE SPARC.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in 38655, 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 38655 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 38655 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 38655's A ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
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