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| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Harbor Communications  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | - | Wired | 100% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | DSL | 3.650% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.640% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.97%
3 providers - 93.22%
4+ providers - 8.65%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 70005 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 70005 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in the 70005 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 70005 area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 70005, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 64 Mbps | 20 Mbps | DSL |
| Cox | 145 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Metairie.
The largest internet providers serving the 70005 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 70005 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 100% of the area. Metairie’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 70005 ZIP code.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 70005 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Metairie, $42.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metairie, $3.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 70005 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Metairie's providers, 103 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 70005 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70005 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, $42.49.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metairie, $3.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 70005 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Metairie's providers, 103 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 70005 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 70005 ZIP 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Metairie, $42.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metairie, $3.04.
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 70005 ZIP code. 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.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 70005 ZIP code with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 70005. The next fastest internet provider in the 70005 ZIP code is Hunt Telecommunications, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 0.640% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 70005 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Metairie, $42.49.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 70005 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Hunt Telecommunications also offers fiber internet in 70005 and is available to 0.640% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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