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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 76% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 60% |
C Spire  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 8.810% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 10 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.820% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hunt Telecommunications | - | 25 - 3 Mbps | Wireless | 14% |
*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 - 76.13%
2 providers - 66.65%
3 providers - 3.08%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 91%, broadband coverage in the 71373 ZIP code 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 71373 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 90% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Vidalia, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the 71373 area, and 66.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 71373, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 71373 ZIP code are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 71373 ZIP code, covering 76% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 60% of the area. Vidalia’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 71373 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 71373 ZIP code, covering 76% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Vidalia, $60.00.
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 Vidalia, $0.97.
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 71373 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to most households in the 71373 ZIP code, covering 60% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 71373 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Vidalia, $60.00.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vidalia, $0.97.
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 71373 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 60% 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 71373 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 71373 ZIP 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Vidalia, $60.00.
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, $0.97.
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 71373 ZIP code. 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 the 71373 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 76% of households in 71373. The next fastest internet provider in the 71373 ZIP code is C Spire, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 8.810% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in the 71373 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Vidalia, $60.00.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 71373 ZIP code, covering 8.810% of the city. Hunt Telecommunications also offers fiber internet in 71373 and is available to 0.820% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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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