Compare 38843 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Fulton – 142 Mbps
MS – 97 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Fulton – 120 Mbps
MS – 51 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fulton.
Internet providers in 38843
Internet providers in your area
38843 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.030% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 77% |
Bruce Telephone Company  | - | - | DSL | 96% |
| C Spire | - | - | Fiber-optic | 45% |
| Bruce Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.230% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Tristate Internet | $44.98 | 12 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 25% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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Broadband availability
8365
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.89%
2 providers - 83.47%
3 providers - 40.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 38843 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Mississippi - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 38843 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 65% of those living in the 38843 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 38843 area, and 83.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 38843, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Fulton
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fulton.
Top high-speed internet providers in 38843
The largest internet providers serving the 38843 ZIP code are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to most in the 38843 ZIP code, covering 77% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Fulton’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 38843 ZIP code.
Xfinity cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to most households in the 38843 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38843 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fulton, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fulton, $2.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 38843 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fulton's providers, 49 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 38843 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 38843 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Fulton, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fulton, $2.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 38843 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fulton's providers, 49 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 38843 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 38843 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Fulton, $54.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fulton, $2.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 38843 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fulton's providers, 49 Mbps.
Internet providers in 38843 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 38843 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.030% of households in 38843. The next fastest internet provider in the 38843 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 77% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 38843 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fulton, $54.99.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 38843 ZIP code, covering 45% of the city. Bruce Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in 38843 and is available to 2.230% of households.
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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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