Compare Vidalia internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Vidalia – 22 Mbps
LA – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Vidalia – 9 Mbps
LA – 41 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Vidalia.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
C Spire | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.475% |
Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.939% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Hunt Telecommunications | - | - | Wireless | 1.160% |
*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 - 98.51%
2 providers - 98.45%
3 providers - 5.41%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Vidalia 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 Vidalia area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Vidalia residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.410% of those living in Vidalia.
There are six internet providers serving the Vidalia area, and 98.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Vidalia's six internet providers, prices start at $45 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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Sparklight | 108 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Vidalia.
The largest internet providers in Vidalia are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Vidalia.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Vidalia residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 98% of the area. Vidalia’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Vidalia 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 Vidalia covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Vidalia 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 Vidalia, $58.75.
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 Vidalia, $0.95.
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 Vidalia. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vidalia's providers, 64 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 Sparklight offers broadband to nearly all households in Vidalia covering 98% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Vidalia residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Vidalia, $58.75.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vidalia, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Vidalia. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vidalia's providers, 64 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 Vidalia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vidalia 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 Vidalia, $58.75.
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 Vidalia, $0.95.
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 Vidalia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Vidalia's providers, 64 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Vidalia with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Vidalia. The next fastest internet provider in Vidalia is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Vidalia with plans starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Vidalia, $58.75.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Vidalia, covering 4.475% of the city. Hunt Telecommunications also offers fiber internet in Vidalia and is available to 0.939% of households.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
*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.
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