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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 65% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
REACH4 Communications  | $30.00 | 1 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 3.750% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.42%
2 providers - 65.28%
3 providers - 0.98%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 80%, broadband coverage in the 70586 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Louisiana - 90%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 70586 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 79% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 13% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Ville Platte, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 70586 area, and 65.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 70586, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 70586 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 70586 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 65% of the area. Ville Platte’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 70586 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 70586 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ville Platte, $51.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ville Platte, $0.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 70586 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ville Platte's providers, 33 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 Optimum offers broadband to most households in the 70586 ZIP code, covering 65% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70586 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 Ville Platte, $51.00.
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 Ville Platte, $0.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 70586 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ville Platte's providers, 33 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 70586 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 70586 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ville Platte, $51.00.
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 Ville Platte, $0.73.
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 70586 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ville Platte's providers, 33 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in the 70586 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 65% of households in 70586. The next fastest internet provider in the 70586 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 85% of the area.
REACH4 Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 70586 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ville Platte, $51.00.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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