Compare 38117 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Memphis – 106 Mbps
TN – 131 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Memphis – 30 Mbps
TN – 51 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Memphis.
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Find internet providers serving the 38117 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Electronic Communication Systems | - | - | DSL | 100% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 100.00%
4 providers - 0.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 38117 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Tennessee - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 38117 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Memphis, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 38117 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 38117, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 117 Mbps | 86 Mbps | Cable |
Viasat | 12 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
AT&T | 146 Mbps | 119 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Memphis.
The largest internet providers serving the 38117 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 nearly all in the 38117 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Memphis’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 38117 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 38117 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Memphis, $42.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Memphis, $2.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 38117 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Memphis's providers, 66 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 38117 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38117 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 Memphis, $42.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Memphis, $2.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 38117 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Memphis's providers, 66 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 38117 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 38117 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Memphis, $42.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Memphis, $2.36.
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 38117 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Memphis's providers, 66 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 38117 ZIP code with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 38117. The next fastest internet provider in the 38117 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 38117 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Memphis, $42.49.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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