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Internet providers in St. Gabriel, LA
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St. Gabriel, LA internet providers
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?St. Gabriel internet service at a glance
At 96%, broadband coverage in St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of St. Gabriel residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in St. Gabriel, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the St. Gabriel area, and 94.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. Gabriel's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in St. Gabriel
The largest internet providers in St. Gabriel are AT&T, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to St. Gabriel.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all St. Gabriel residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 95% of the area. St. Gabriel’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of St. Gabriel residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in St. Gabriel covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel, $42.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Gabriel, $1.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in St. Gabriel. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all St. Gabriel's providers, 89 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in St. Gabriel covering 95% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Gabriel, $1.15.
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 St. Gabriel. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Gabriel's providers, 89 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in St. Gabriel covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Gabriel, $1.15.
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 St. Gabriel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all St. Gabriel's providers, 89 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in St. Gabriel?
Cox is the fastest internet provider in St. Gabriel with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in St. Gabriel. The next fastest internet provider in St. Gabriel is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in St. Gabriel?
Cox offers the cheapest internet in St. Gabriel with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. Gabriel, $42.49.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
What's a good internet speed for my home?
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.
Why is my internet slow today?
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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