6 Best Internet Providers in Tinsley, MS
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| Tinsley ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 454 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real Tinsley Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Tinsley has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Tinsley.
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Tinsley has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Tinsley.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Tinsley, MS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Tinsley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tinsley, MS?
C Spire is the highest-rated internet provider in Tinsley based on 49 Mississippi customer reviews, and C Spire 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Tinsley, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Tinsley
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tinsley Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Tinsley Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| C Spire | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 49 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, C Spire is the best internet service provider for Tinsley residents. C Spire was rated at an average of 4.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 3.75 out of 5 stars and 89.6% coverage in Tinsley.
At a national level, based on 1346 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tinsley?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Tinsley?
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, 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 Tinsley
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | 500 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| C Spire | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tinsley
| ISP / Tech Type | Tinsley Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| C Spire | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Tinsley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Tinsley. 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.
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 Tinsley?
Mississippi customers rate C Spire 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.
C Spire received a local rating of 3.75 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Tinsley customers with an average price rating of 3.63 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Tinsley, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tinsley
| ISP / Tech Type | Tinsley Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| C Spire | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (16) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| NETSPEEDMS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Tinsley 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 Tinsley below, including the metrics used and how Tinsley compares to the rest of Mississippi and nation.
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Tinsley | Mississippi | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tinsley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 454 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 Tinsley. | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.2 | 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. | 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. | 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. | 36% | 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. | 36% | 60% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Tinsley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Tinsley is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tinsley is high with a score of 21 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tinsley have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Tinsley 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 Tinsley households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 36% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 25% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 36% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 36% subscribe to it. A very low number of Tinsley 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 Tinsley?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 12 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Tinsley Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tinsley is 2.2, which is smaller than the Mississippi average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Tinsley's average household income is $49,227 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.
Tinsley also has 10% 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 Tinsley has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tinsley households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tinsley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Tinsley, MS.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tinsley?
Sparklight Cable in Tinsley, MS
Sparklight offers Cable service to 6.2% of Tinsley 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 Tinsley?
EarthLink DSL in Tinsley, MS
EarthLink offers DSL service to 83.2% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Tinsley, MS
AT&T offers DSL service to 83.2% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tinsley?
C Spire Fixed Wireless in Tinsley, MS
C Spire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, C Spire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tinsley, MS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
NETSPEEDMS Fixed Wireless in Tinsley, MS
NETSPEEDMS offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, NETSPEEDMS Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 474 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 70 and as high as 110, with an average of 107 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tinsley, MS
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tinsley, MS
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Tinsley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Tinsley?
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 Tinsley is C Spire.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Tinsley is C Spire.
- C Spire, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Tinsley, 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 Tinsley compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Tinsley 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 Tinsley's D ISP Report Card and 21 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
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