6 Best Internet Providers in Poplar Creek, MS

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Above are the top 4 providers in Poplar Creek, 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 Poplar Creek, MS?

FASTnet is the best internet provider in Poplar Creek based on Mississippi customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, FASTnet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Poplar Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, FASTnet is an option for 3.37% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Poplar Creek

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Poplar Creek Internet Providers

Based on 42 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, FASTnet is the best internet service provider for Poplar Creek residents. FASTnet was rated at an average of 4.60 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 62.2% coverage in Poplar Creek.

At a national level, based on 1278 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.30 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Poplar Creek?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by C Spire. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Poplar Creek

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	FASTnet	1,000 Mbps
	DE Lightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	C Spire	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Poplar Creek

Based on data reported by Poplar Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Poplar Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,936 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Poplar Creek?

Mississippi customers rate FASTnet 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.

FASTnet received a local rating of 4.80 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. C Spire is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Poplar Creek customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Poplar Creek

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

Poplar Creek ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Poplar Creek	Mississippi	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Poplar Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.29%	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.	1,718 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 Poplar Creek.	3.3	6.5	6.8

 

Poplar Creek Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Poplar Creek	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.	2.5	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.	2%	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.	85%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	39%	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.	40%	60%	76%

Poplar Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Poplar Creek is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Poplar Creek is high with a score of 19 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Poplar Creek have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Poplar Creek 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.

82% of Poplar Creek households have an internet connection despite having 98.31% availability. 39% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 39% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 40% subscribe to it. A very low number of Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek?

How Much Speed does a Poplar Creek Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Poplar Creek is 2.5, which is smaller than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Poplar Creek's average household income is $50,633 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.

Poplar Creek also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Mississippi average of 16%. Additionally, 2% 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 Poplar Creek has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Poplar Creek households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 58% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Creek?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Creek?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Poplar Creek, MS.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Creek?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Poplar Creek?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Poplar Creek?

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 Poplar Creek is FASTnet.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, C Spire may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Poplar Creek is FASTnet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and DE Lightspeed has the broadest coverage in Poplar Creek, 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 Poplar Creek compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek's C+ ISP Report Card and 19 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.