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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.408% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Hunt Telecommunications  | - | 25 - 6 Mbps | DSL | 1.624% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 10 Mbps | Wired | 0.591% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.09%
2 providers - 91.50%
3 providers - 2.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Shreveport 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 Shreveport area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Shreveport residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in Shreveport.
There are five internet providers serving the Shreveport area, and 91.50% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Shreveport's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Shreveport are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Shreveport.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Shreveport residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Shreveport’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Shreveport 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 Shreveport covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Shreveport 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 Shreveport, $54.99.
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 Shreveport, $2.04.
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 Shreveport. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shreveport's providers, 316 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Shreveport covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Shreveport residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Shreveport, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shreveport, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Shreveport. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shreveport's providers, 316 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 Shreveport covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Shreveport 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 Shreveport, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shreveport, $2.04.
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 Shreveport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Shreveport's providers, 316 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Shreveport with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 81% of households in Shreveport. The next fastest internet provider in Shreveport is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.408% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Shreveport with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shreveport, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Shreveport, covering 6.408% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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