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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 34% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 20% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
Vyve Broadband  | - | 105 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 23% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| FulAir Wireless | $75.00 | 4 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 4.340% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 53.67%
3 providers - 9.91%
4+ providers - 2.80%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 70615 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Louisiana - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 70615 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 40% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.280% of those living in the 70615 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 70615 area, and 53.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 70615, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 70615 ZIP code are AT&T, CenturyLink, and Optimum bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 70615 ZIP code, covering 34% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 20% of the area. Lake Charles’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 88% of residents in the 70615 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 some, but not many households in the 70615 ZIP code, covering 34% 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 Lake Charles, $59.16.
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 Lake Charles, $0.99.
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 70615 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Charles's providers, 191 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 70615 ZIP code, covering 20% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake Charles, $59.16.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Charles, $0.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 70615 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Charles's providers, 191 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 Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 70615 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70615 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake Charles, $59.16.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Charles, $0.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 70615 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Charles's providers, 191 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 70615 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 70615 and the greater Lake Charles area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Lake Charles at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lake Charles at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 70615 ZIP, 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles cable and DSL internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 70615 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 34% of households in 70615. The next fastest internet provider in the 70615 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 88% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 70615 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Charles, $59.16.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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