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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Bluebird Broadband Services  | - | - | Wireless | 2.674% |
*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 - 97.03%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Vivian 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 Vivian area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Vivian residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 47% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Vivian, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Vivian area. Among Vivian's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Vivian are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Vivian.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Vivian residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Vivian’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Vivian 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Vivian covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Vivian 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Vivian, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vivian, $3.85.
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 Vivian. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vivian's providers, 46 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 Vivian covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vivian 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 Vivian, $61.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vivian, $3.85.
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 Vivian. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Vivian's providers, 46 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Vivian covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vivian 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Vivian, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vivian, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Vivian. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vivian's providers, 46 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Vivian with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Vivian. The next fastest internet provider in Vivian is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Vivian with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Vivian, $61.66.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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