*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 98.65%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bayou Blue 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 Bayou Blue area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Bayou Blue residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in Bayou Blue.
There are five internet providers serving the Bayou Blue area, and 98.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bayou Blue's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bayou Blue are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Bayou Blue.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Bayou Blue residents, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 20% of the area. Bayou Blue’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Bayou Blue 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Bayou Blue covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Bayou Blue 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 Bayou Blue, $54.99.
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 Bayou Blue, $2.04.
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 Bayou Blue. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bayou Blue's providers, 316 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Bayou Blue covering 20% 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 Bayou Blue 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 Bayou Blue, $54.99.
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 Bayou Blue, $2.04.
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 Bayou Blue. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bayou Blue's providers, 316 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Bayou Blue covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bayou Blue 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 Bayou Blue, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bayou Blue, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bayou Blue. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bayou Blue's providers, 316 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bayou Blue, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bayou Blue, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bayou Blue and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Bayou Blue at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bayou Blue at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bayou Blue residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Bayou Blue with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Bayou Blue. The next fastest internet provider in Bayou Blue is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 20% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bayou Blue with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bayou Blue, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bayou Blue, covering 20% of the city.
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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The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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