Compare 70578 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Rayne – 70 Mbps
LA – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Rayne – 11 Mbps
LA – 41 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rayne.
Internet providers in 70578
Internet providers in your area
70578 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 65% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.210% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 1.610% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 64% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.210% |
Kaplan Telephone Co.  | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
| Kaplan Telephone Co. | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| REACH4 Communications | $30.00 | 1 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 68% |
| Kaplan Telephone Co. | $50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 13% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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Broadband availability
9046
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 75.30%
2 providers - 63.61%
3 providers - 6.72%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 85%, broadband coverage in the 70578 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Louisiana - 90%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 70578 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 75% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 68% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.700% of those living in the 70578 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 70578 area, and 63.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 70578, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Rayne
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| REACH4 Communications | 19 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
| AT&T | 85 Mbps | 43 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 12 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Cox | 117 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rayne.
Top high-speed internet providers in 70578
The largest internet providers serving the 70578 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and Kaplan Telephone Co. bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 70578 ZIP code, covering 65% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 64% of the area. Rayne’s third most-available internet provider, Kaplan Telephone Co., offers DSL to around 13% of residents in the 70578 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 most households in the 70578 ZIP code, covering 65% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Rayne, $49.99.
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 Rayne, $0.49.
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 70578 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rayne's providers, 366 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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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 most households in the 70578 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70578 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 Rayne, $49.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rayne, $0.49.
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 70578 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rayne's providers, 366 Mbps.
Kaplan Telephone Co. DSL internet
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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 Kaplan Telephone Co. offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 70578 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from Kaplan Telephone Co. 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 Kaplan Telephone Co. start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rayne, $49.99.
Kaplan Telephone Co. 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 Rayne, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Kaplan Telephone Co. offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 70578 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rayne's providers, 366 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 70578 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 70578 and the greater Rayne area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rayne at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rayne at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 70578 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 Rayne 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 Rayne DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 70578 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 70578 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 65% of households in 70578. The next fastest internet provider in the 70578 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.210% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 70578 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rayne, $49.99.
Kaplan Telephone Co. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 70578 ZIP code, covering 13% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 70578 and is available to 1.210% 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.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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