| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.484% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.001% |
Harbor Communications  | - | 940 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | 940 - 20 Mbps | Wired | 100% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 300 Mbps | Wired | 1.113% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 0.764% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.595% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Harbor Communications | - | 940 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 45 Mbps | Wireless | 0.090% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.42%
3 providers - 89.53%
4+ providers - 1.96%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in New Orleans 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 New Orleans area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of New Orleans residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in New Orleans.
There are six internet providers serving the New Orleans area, and 98.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New Orleans's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in New Orleans are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to New Orleans.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all New Orleans residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 97% of the area. New Orleans’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of New Orleans 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 New Orleans covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in New Orleans 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 New Orleans, $59.99.
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 New Orleans, $0.94.
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 New Orleans. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Orleans's providers, 606 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in New Orleans covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but New Orleans residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in New Orleans, $59.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Orleans, $0.94.
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 New Orleans. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Orleans's providers, 606 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in New Orleans covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of New Orleans 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in New Orleans, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Orleans, $0.94.
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 New Orleans. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all New Orleans's providers, 606 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in New Orleans with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in New Orleans. The next fastest internet provider in New Orleans is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.484% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in New Orleans with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in New Orleans, $59.99.
Harbor Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in New Orleans, covering 100% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in New Orleans and is available to 1.484% of households.
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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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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