Shop the best Metairie internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Harbor Communications  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | - | Wired | 100% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.981% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | Wired | 1.708% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | DSL | 1.623% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | Wireless | 1.151% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 99.37%
3 providers - 96.75%
4+ providers - 5.21%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Metairie 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 Metairie area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Metairie 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 Metairie.
There are six internet providers serving the Metairie area, and 99.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Metairie's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 135 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 179 Mbps | 109 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Metairie.
The largest internet providers in Metairie are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Metairie.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Metairie residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 97% of the area. Metairie’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Metairie 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 Metairie covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Metairie 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 Metairie, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metairie, $3.06.
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 Metairie. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Metairie's providers, 103 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Metairie covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Metairie residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Metairie, $54.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metairie, $3.06.
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 Metairie. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Metairie's providers, 103 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Metairie covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Metairie 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Metairie, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metairie, $3.06.
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 Metairie. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Metairie's providers, 103 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Metairie with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Metairie. The next fastest internet provider in Metairie is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Metairie with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Metairie, $54.99.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Metairie, covering 100% of the city. Hunt Telecommunications also offers fiber internet in Metairie and is available to 2.981% 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 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.
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.
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