| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 29% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Kaplan Telephone Co.  | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.150% |
| Kaplan Telephone Co. | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.150% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Mobius Internet | - | 10 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Kaplan Telephone Co. | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.150% |
*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 - 99.96%
2 providers - 99.96%
3 providers - 2.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 70817 ZIP code 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 70817 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 64% of those living in the 70817 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 70817 area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 70817, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 70817 ZIP code are AT&T and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 70817 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 29% of the area. Baton Rouge’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 70817 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 nearly all households in the 70817 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 Baton Rouge, $57.99.
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, $0.64.
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 70817 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baton Rouge's providers, 301 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 70817 ZIP code, covering 29% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 70817 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Baton Rouge, $57.99.
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, $0.64.
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 1,000 Mbps in 70817 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baton Rouge's providers, 301 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 the 70817 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70817 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, $57.99.
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, $0.64.
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 70817 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baton Rouge's providers, 301 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 70817 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 70817 and the greater Baton Rouge area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Baton Rouge at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Baton Rouge at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 70817 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 70817 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 70817. The next fastest internet provider in the 70817 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 29% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 70817 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Baton Rouge, $57.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 70817 ZIP code, covering 29% of the city. Kaplan Telephone Co. also offers fiber internet in 70817 and is available to 1.150% of households.
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