*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 - 99.02%
2 providers - 95.50%
3 providers - 0.34%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Baton Rouge residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in Baton Rouge.
There are five internet providers serving the Baton Rouge area, and 95.50% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Baton Rouge's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Baton Rouge are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Baton Rouge.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Baton Rouge residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 97% of the area. Baton Rouge’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Baton Rouge 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 nearly all households in Baton Rouge covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, $59.99.
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 Baton Rouge, $0.94.
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 Baton Rouge. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baton Rouge's providers, 603 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 nearly all households in Baton Rouge covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, $59.99.
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 Baton Rouge, $0.94.
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 Baton Rouge. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baton Rouge's providers, 603 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 Baton Rouge covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Baton Rouge 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Baton Rouge, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baton Rouge, $0.94.
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 Baton Rouge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Baton Rouge's providers, 603 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Baton Rouge with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Baton Rouge. The next fastest internet provider in Baton Rouge is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 5.482% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Baton Rouge with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Baton Rouge, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Baton Rouge, covering 5.482% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in Baton Rouge and is available to 0.002% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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%.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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