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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Kaplan Telephone Co.  | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 70% |
| Kaplan Telephone Co. | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 70% |
| DelcambreTelephone | $42.95 | 10 - 500 Mbps | DSL | 1.168% |
| DelcambreTelephone | $42.95 | 10 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.168% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Kaplan Telephone Co. | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 70% |
*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 - 99.81%
2 providers - 99.23%
3 providers - 69.60%
4+ providers - 1.17%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Abbeville is slightly higher than the rest of Louisiana - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Abbeville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Abbeville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in Abbeville.
There are six internet providers serving the Abbeville area, and 99.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Abbeville's six internet providers, prices start at $42.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Abbeville are AT&T, Cox, and Kaplan Telephone Co. bringing DSL and cable options to Abbeville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Abbeville residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 100% of the area. Abbeville’s third most-available internet provider, Kaplan Telephone Co., offers DSL to around 70% of Abbeville residents.
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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 all households in Abbeville covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Abbeville 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 Abbeville, $55.49.
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 Abbeville, $0.71.
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 Abbeville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abbeville's providers, 81 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 Cox offers broadband to all households in Abbeville covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Abbeville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.49.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abbeville, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Abbeville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abbeville's providers, 81 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.
DSL from Kaplan Telephone Co. offers broadband to most households in Abbeville covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from Kaplan Telephone Co. uses telephone lines in Abbeville 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 Kaplan Telephone Co. start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.49.
Kaplan Telephone Co. customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abbeville, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Kaplan Telephone Co. offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Abbeville. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Abbeville's providers, 81 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Abbeville, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Abbeville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Abbeville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Abbeville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Abbeville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Abbeville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Abbeville may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Abbeville cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Abbeville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Abbeville. The next fastest internet provider in Abbeville is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
DelcambreTelephone offers the cheapest internet in Abbeville with plans starting at $42.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.49.
Kaplan Telephone Co. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Abbeville, covering 70% of the city. DelcambreTelephone also offers fiber internet in Abbeville and is available to 1.168% of households.
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.
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.
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%.
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