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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 |
300 - 1,000 Mbps
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(wireless speeds may vary) |
Cable | 8.140% |
Hunt Telecommunications 
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- | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wired | 3.758% |
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Hunt Telecommunications
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- | 25 - 8 Mbps | DSL | 1.685% |
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Hunt Telecommunications
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- | 25 - 45 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.437% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.84%
2 providers - 99.51%
3 providers - 10.23%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Houma 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 Houma area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Houma residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 35% of those living in Houma.
There are seven internet providers serving the Houma area, and 99.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Houma's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Houma are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Houma.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Houma residents, covering 96% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 11% of the area. Houma’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Houma 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 Houma covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Houma 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 Houma, $53.99.
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 Houma, $0.67.
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 Houma. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houma's providers, 312 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 a limited number of households in Houma covering 11% 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 Houma 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 Houma, $53.99.
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 Houma, $0.67.
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 Houma. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houma's providers, 312 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Houma covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Houma 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 Houma, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Houma, $0.67.
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 Houma. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houma's providers, 312 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Houma, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Houma, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Houma and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Houma at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Houma at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Houma residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Houma with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Houma. The next fastest internet provider in Houma is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Houma with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Houma, $53.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Houma, covering 11% of the city. Hunt Telecommunications also offers fiber internet in Houma and is available to 0.437% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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