Best Internet Providers in Shelby, MS
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shelby, MS
Shelby has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Shelby.
Ranks compare Shelby with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shelby, MS at a Glance
Shelby Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
DE Lightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Shelby ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shelby, MS?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Shelby based on 32 Mississippi customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shelby?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Shelby
How Shelby Compares to Places Its Size
Shelby's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Shelby | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Bolivar County | Mississippi | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 29.0% | bottom 25% | 59.5% | 76.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 996 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,217 Mbps | 3,896 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 5.4 | 7.4 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 3% | 7% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 92% | 93% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 73% | bottom 5% | 79% | 85% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | bottom 42% | 55% | 62% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 64% | 68% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $31,046 | bottom 1% | $44,539 | $64,272 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | top 3% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 29.0% of homes in Shelby, against 59.5% across Bolivar County and 76.8% across Mississippi. Households in Shelby are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $31,046 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Shelby
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
DE Lightspeed Fiber in Shelby, MS
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
DE Lightspeed offers Fiber service to 29.0% of Shelby homes. Across the city, DE Lightspeed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shelby, MS
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.2% of Shelby homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shelby, MS
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.2% of Shelby homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Uplink Fixed Wireless in Shelby, MS
Availability:
58.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Uplink Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.7% of Shelby homes. Across the city, Uplink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shelby, MS
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.6% of Shelby homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
Sparklight Cable in Shelby, MS
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 97.0% of Shelby homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
EarthLink DSL in Shelby, MS
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 96.4% of Shelby homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Shelby, MS
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 96.4% of Shelby homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Shelby by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Shelby has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shelby
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shelby
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38774 | 2,226 | 29.0% | 969 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 28/100 |
How Shelby Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shelby that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Winstonville has the most homes with fiber (93.8%) and Duncan the fewest (0.0%); Shelby has 29.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby (this page) | 2,079 | 29.0% | 996 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| Mound Bayou | 1,989 | 28.1% | 998 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 16/100 |
| Merigold | 981 | 47.5% | 912 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 31/100 |
| Winstonville | 369 | 93.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 14/100 |
| Duncan | 357 | 0.0% | 835 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 23/100 |
| Gunnison | 307 | 0.0% | 24 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 6/100 |
| Alligator | 180 | 11.7% | 405 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Roundaway | 107 | 0.0% | 133 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 14/100 |
| Lombardy | 88 | 30.7% | 365 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 18/100 |
| Symonds | 59 | 57.6% | 700 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 4/100 |
| Perthshire | 37 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 3/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shelby?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, DE Lightspeed and Sparklight 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 Shelby
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| DE Lightspeed | 1,000 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Uplink Internet | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Shelby Internet Providers
Based on 32 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Shelby residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.84 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 3.31 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in Shelby.
At a national level, based on 1490 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shelby Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shelby, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Uplink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DE Lightspeed | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shelby
Based on data reported by Shelby ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through DE Lightspeed and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shelby. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Uplink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DE Lightspeed | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shelby?
Of the providers in Shelby, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shelby where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Mississippi or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.47 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sparklight is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.85 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shelby, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shelby
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Uplink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DE Lightspeed | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Mississippi
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TEC Fiber
October 23, 2026 It’s awesome Ms Regina and her team is great at what they do…great customer service && communication
ISPReports User
PearlComm
July 19, 2026 A Water Valley, MS Customer
TVI Fiber
June 14, 2026 Good speed, nice people, great price, but they don't offer a public IP address and stick you behind CGNAT. You have to use a vpn or tunnel out if you want to share your plex library, access your cameras, or anything that requries you to have an open network.
Emily L
AT&T Fiber
June 14, 2026 ATT is my services provider. I have one of the biggest fiber internet plans. We stream everything and don't have cable. We have 5 tvs and have never had issues with the internet unless there is a storm. When there is a storm the internet rarely goes out. We are very happy with it.
A Sardis, MS Customer
TVI Fiber
June 01, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shelby?
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 Shelby is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be DE Lightspeed and Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shelby is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Shelby, available to 97.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.