Compare Sulphur internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Sulphur – 127 Mbps
LA – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Sulphur – 37 Mbps
LA – 41 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sulphur.
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.99%
3 providers - 18.02%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sulphur 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 Sulphur area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sulphur 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 35% of those living in Sulphur.
There are five internet providers serving the Sulphur area, and 99.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sulphur's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 194 Mbps | 166 Mbps | DSL |
Viasat | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Optimum | 151 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
Vyve Broadband | 102 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 21 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sulphur.
The largest internet providers in Sulphur are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Sulphur.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Sulphur residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Sulphur’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sulphur 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Sulphur covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sulphur 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 Sulphur, $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 Sulphur, $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 Sulphur. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sulphur's providers, 516 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Sulphur covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sulphur 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 Sulphur, $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 Sulphur, $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 50 Mbps in Sulphur. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sulphur's providers, 516 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sulphur covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sulphur 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 Sulphur, $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 Sulphur, $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 Sulphur. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sulphur's providers, 516 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Sulphur with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sulphur. The next fastest internet provider in Sulphur is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.459% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Sulphur with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sulphur, $57.50.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sulphur, covering 0.459% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.