8 Best Internet Providers in 38852, MS

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Above are the top 4 providers in 38852, MS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 38852, MS?

Tishomingo Connect is the best internet provider in 38852 based on Mississippi customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Tishomingo Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 38852, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Tishomingo Connect is an option for 98.07% of the zip.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 38852, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 38852

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 38852 Internet Providers

Based on 43 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, Tishomingo Connect is the best internet service provider for 38852 residents. Tishomingo Connect was rated at an average of 3.00 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 71.8% coverage in 38852.

At a national level, based on 3760 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 38852?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Tishomingo Connect. 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 38852

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Buckeye Broadband	10,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Tishomingo Connect	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	C Spire	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 38852

Based on data reported by 38852 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 38852. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,695 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 Tishomingo Connect. This indicates TCEPA reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 38852?

Mississippi customers rate Tishomingo Connect 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.

Tishomingo Connect received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. C Spire is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 38852 customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 38852, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 38852

38852 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 38852 below, including the metrics used and how 38852 compares to the rest of Mississippi and nation.

38852 ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	38852	Mississippi	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 38852 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.96%	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.	1,400 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 38852.	6.4	6.5	6.8

 

38852 Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	38852	Mississippi	USA
	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.	2.0	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.	5%	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.	91%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	53%	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.	53%	60%	76%

38852 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 38852 is B+, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 38852 is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 38852 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 38852 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.

81% of 38852 households have an internet connection despite having 98.96% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 53% subscribe to it. A low number of 38852 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 38852?

How Much Speed does a 38852 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 38852 is 2.0, which is smaller than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 38852's average household income is $52,021 which is about average for the Mississippi average of $62,254 and much 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.

38852 also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Mississippi average of 16%. Additionally, 5% 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 38852 has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 38852 households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 38852?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in 38852?

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 38852 is TCEPA.
• The fastest internet provider should be Buckeye Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Tishomingo Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in 38852 is TCEPA.
• Viasat, Tishomingo Connect, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 38852, 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 38852 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 38852 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 38852's B+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.