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38242 internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL79%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable91%
Electronic Communication Systems - -DSL100%
Ardmore Telephone Company $54.95 10 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic4.240%
Bay Springs Telephone Company - -DSL1.090%
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38242 internet service at a glance

At 99%, broadband coverage in the 38242 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 38242 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 91% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 38242 ZIP code.

There are eight internet providers serving the 38242 area, and 96.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 38242, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in 38242

The largest internet providers serving the 38242 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 38242 ZIP code, covering 79% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 91% of the area. Paris’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 38242 ZIP code.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

79%

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 38242 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 Paris, $54.98.

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 Paris, $0.92.

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 20 Mbps in 38242 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paris's providers, 236 Mbps.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

91%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 38242 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38242 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Paris, $54.98.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paris, $0.92.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 38242 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Paris's providers, 236 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 38242 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 38242 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Paris, $54.98.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Paris, $0.92.

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 38242 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Paris's providers, 236 Mbps.

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Internet providers in 38242 frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 38242 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in 38242. The next fastest internet provider in the 38242 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 91% of the area.

Beasleywireless offers the cheapest internet in the 38242 ZIP with service starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Paris, $54.98.

Ardmore Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 38242 ZIP code, covering 4.240% of the city.

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.

If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.