| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.630% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Bay Springs Telephone Company  | - | - | DSL | 67% |
| C Spire | - | - | Fiber-optic | 65% |
| Bay Springs Telephone Company | - | - | Wired | 21% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Tristate Internet | $44.98 | 12 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 90.99%
3 providers - 80.20%
4+ providers - 50.20%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 38804 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 38804 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in the 38804 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 38804 area, and 90.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 38804, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 38804 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 38804 ZIP code, covering 79% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Tupelo’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 38804 ZIP code.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 38804 ZIP code, covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tupelo, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tupelo, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 38804 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tupelo's providers, 249 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 38804 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38804 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 Tupelo, $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 Tupelo, $2.29.
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 38804 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tupelo's providers, 249 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 38804 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 38804 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 Tupelo, $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 Tupelo, $2.29.
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 38804 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tupelo's providers, 249 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 38804 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in 38804. The next fastest internet provider in the 38804 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.630% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 38804 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tupelo, $54.99.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 38804 ZIP code, covering 65% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 38804 and is available to 0.630% of households.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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