Compare 70665 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.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 22% |
Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 42% |
Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 75% |
Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 9.870% |
Vyve Broadband | - | 105 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 2.720% |
Comone | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.450% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 40.06%
3 providers - 11.94%
4+ providers - 1.98%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 70665 ZIP code 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 70665 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 84% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 61% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in the 70665 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 70665 area, and 40.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 70665, prices start at $30 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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Optimum | 133 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 0 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Viasat | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Vyve Broadband | 57 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sulphur.
The largest internet providers serving the 70665 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and Cameron Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 70665 ZIP code, covering 22% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 42% of the area. Sulphur’s third most-available internet provider, Cameron Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 75% of residents in the 70665 ZIP code.
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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 some, but not many households in the 70665 ZIP code, covering 22% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sulphur, $52.00.
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, $0.72.
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 70665 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sulphur's providers, 215 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 about half of households in the 70665 ZIP code, covering 42% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70665 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, $52.00.
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, $0.72.
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 70665 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 42% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sulphur's providers, 215 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.
Fiber-optic from Cameron Communications offers broadband to most households in the 70665 ZIP code, covering 75% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Cameron Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 70665 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cameron Communications start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sulphur, $52.00.
Cameron Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sulphur, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cameron Communications offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 70665 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sulphur's providers, 215 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 70665 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 70665 and the greater Sulphur area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sulphur at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sulphur at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 70665 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 70665 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 22% of households in 70665. The next fastest internet provider in the 70665 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 42% of the area.
Cameron Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 70665 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sulphur, $52.00.
Cameron Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 70665 ZIP code, covering 75% of the city. Comone also offers fiber internet in 70665 and is available to 2.450% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
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