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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 62% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 14% |
Kaplan Telephone Co. 
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$50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 3.200% |
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Kaplan Telephone Co.
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$50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.200% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Kaplan Telephone Co.
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$50.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 3.200% |
*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 - 99.35%
2 providers - 79.21%
3 providers - 7.49%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 70582 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 70582 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 55% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Saint Martinville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 70582 area, and 79.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 70582, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 70582 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and CenturyLink bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 70582 ZIP code, covering 62% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 93% of the area. Saint Martinville’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 11% of residents in the 70582 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 70582 ZIP code, covering 62% 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 Saint Martinville, $54.28.
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 Saint Martinville, $0.50.
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 10 Mbps in 70582 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 62% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Martinville's providers, 102 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in the 70582 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 70582 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Saint Martinville, $54.28.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saint Martinville, $0.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 70582 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Martinville's providers, 102 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 70582 ZIP code, covering 11% 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 Saint Martinville, $54.28.
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 Saint Martinville, $0.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 70582 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Martinville's providers, 102 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 70582 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 70582 and the greater Saint Martinville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Martinville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Martinville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 70582 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Saint Martinville may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Saint Martinville cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 70582 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 62% of households in 70582. The next fastest internet provider in the 70582 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 70582 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Martinville, $54.28.
Kaplan Telephone Co. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 70582 ZIP code, covering 3.200% of the city.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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