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Internet providers in Minden, LA

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Minden, LA internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL96%
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsFiber-optic1.491%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
Hunt Telecommunications - -DSL1.988%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Minden internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    5000 Mbps

    Provider: AT&T

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    13087

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.95%

    2 providers - 96.44%

    3 providers - 1.99%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 99%

    DSL - 98%

    Fiber - 1.490%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Minden 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 Minden area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Minden 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 1.490% of those living in Minden.

There are five internet providers serving the Minden area, and 96.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Minden's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Minden

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 184 Mbps 23 Mbps Cable
AT&T 17 Mbps 1 Mbps DSL
HughesNet 24 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minden.

Compare Minden internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Minden – 152 Mbps

    LA – 115 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Minden – 20 Mbps

    LA – 41 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minden.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Minden

The largest internet providers in Minden are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Minden.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Minden residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Minden’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Minden residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

96%

*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 Minden covering 96% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Minden 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 Minden, $57.50.

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 Minden, $0.65.

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 5 Mbps in Minden. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minden's providers, 303 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

7 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Minden covering 100% of the area.

Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Minden 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 Minden, $57.50.

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 Minden, $0.65.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in Minden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minden's providers, 303 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Minden covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Minden 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 Minden, $57.50.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minden, $0.65.

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 Minden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Minden's providers, 303 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Minden with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Minden. The next fastest internet provider in Minden is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.491% of the area.

Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Minden with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Minden, $57.50.

AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Minden, covering 1.491% of the city.

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.

Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.

Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.

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