8 Best Internet Providers in Dumas, MS

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dumas, MS?

Tombigbee Fiber is the best internet provider in Dumas based on Mississippi customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Tombigbee Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dumas, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Tombigbee Fiber is an option for 18.96% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dumas

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

Based on 26 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, Tombigbee Fiber is the best internet service provider for Dumas residents. Tombigbee Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TEPAConnect wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 81.4% coverage in Dumas.

At a national level, based on 1287 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 Dumas?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Dumas, the fastest internet in the city comes from Tombigbee Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Dumas

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Tombigbee Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	ACE Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	PrentissConnect	1,000 Mbps
	Buckeye Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	TEPAConnect	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dumas

Based on data reported by Dumas ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Tombigbee Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dumas. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Tombigbee Fiber. This indicates Tombigbee Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dumas?

Mississippi customers rate Tombigbee Fiber 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.

Tombigbee Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TEPAConnect is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dumas customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dumas

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

Dumas ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Dumas	Mississippi	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dumas that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.89%	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.	1,192 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 Dumas.	4.1	6.5	6.8

 

Dumas Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dumas	Mississippi	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	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.	8%	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.	82%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	57%	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.	57%	60%	76%

Dumas ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dumas is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dumas is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dumas have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dumas ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

84% of Dumas households have an internet connection despite having 98.89% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Dumas 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 Cities Compare to Dumas?

How Much Speed does a Dumas Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dumas is 2.8, which is larger than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dumas's average household income is $49,208 which is about average for the Mississippi average of $62,254 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Dumas also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Mississippi average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 Dumas has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dumas households are much more technology-disengaged. 82% of households have some sort of computing device, 55% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dumas?

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 Dumas is Tombigbee Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Tombigbee Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Tombigbee Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dumas is Tombigbee Fiber.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dumas, 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 Dumas compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dumas 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 Dumas's B- ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.