Internet providers in Louisiana

By

Camryn Smith

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Edited By

Hannah Whatley

Last updated: August 19, 2025

Learn about Louisiana internet providers like AT&T, Xfinity and Verizon from our broadband experts.

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Best internet providers in Louisiana

Plans starting at

$55

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

4,700

Mbps

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

Key takeaways

  • Louisiana ranks 49 out of 50 states for internet connectivity
  • 100% of Louisiana has access to the minimum broadband speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
  • Optimum and Xfinity offer the cheapest cable plans in Louisiana

Find Louisiana internet providers by city

Whether you’re new to Louisiana or thinking about switching up your internet service, know you have options. Although internet service in Louisiana ranks extremely low on a scale of connectivity — 49th place out of 50 — it’s not a total loss when shopping for service providers and connections. To start, you can search for service providers in your area, but we’ll also help you decide which service is best for you.

Louisiana offers a selection of DSL, cable, satellite and even fiber internet service plans, though the coveted speeds of fiber are hard to find in this state, unless you live in a city. Ahead, we’ll break down Louisiana’s fastest internet options, cheapest internet options and a selection of what each provider might cost you.

Louisiana residents have a number of providers to choose from, and you can find a more tailored guide by clicking your location in the following list.

If your city isn’t listed previously, enter your ZIP code to find available internet plans.

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Internet in Louisiana

  • New Orleans boasts the fastest internet in Louisiana, with an average download speed of 227.90 Mbps
  • AT&T Fiber has the fastest internet in Louisiana, with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps

The most widely available internet providers in Louisiana are satellite providers Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink, which are available to 100% of the state. T-Mobile is the most widely available non-satellite internet provider, serviceable to 88% of Louisiana.

The fastest provider in the state is AT&T Fiber, which offers fiber speeds ranging from 300 to 4,700 Mbps. New Orleans is the most populated city in Louisiana and, according to Ookla, its median download speed is 262.49 Mbps.

Louisiana internet provider comparison

Compare the top Louisiana internet providers by price, speed and availability. Call now for information about specific plans and promotions going on in your area.

ProviderStarting price*Download speed rangeInternet typeAvailability
CoxCox$50.00/mo.300 – 2,000 MbpsCable/fiber42%
Xfinity logoXfinity$40.00/mo.300 – 1,200 MbpsCable10%
AT&TAT&T$55.00/mo.300 – 4,700 MbpsFiber54%
SpectrumSpectrum$30.00/mo.**100 – 1,000 MbpsCable11%
Optimum$40.00/mo.300 – 8,000 MbpsCable, fiber12%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo. with mobile plan87 – 415 Mbps5G88%
Verizon 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan85 – 1,000 Mbps5G14%

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Internet availability in Louisiana

Internet access in Louisiana varies between urban and rural areas. Only about 47% of Louisianans can access gig speeds, and most fiber and cable technology is only available in urban areas such as New Orleans or Baton Rouge. 

Top providers in Louisiana include T-Mobile, AT&T, Cox and Verizon, but satellite internet is the only type of internet connection available to most of the state and the rural areas that lack cable and fiber access.

Most widely available internet in Louisiana

The most widely available internet in Louisiana is satellite from providers like Starlink, Hughesnet and Viasat. Many areas throughout the state lack cable and fiber access, so satellite is often the only choice for residents in these areas. 

Aside from satellite, T-Mobile’s 5G internet is available to about 62% of the state, but the best service is available through AT&T’s fiber plans, which are available to about 56% of Louisiana.

ProviderCoverageInternet type offered
Starlink99%Satellite
Hughesnet99%Satellite
Viasat94%Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet62%5G
AT&T56%Fiber, DSL, fixed wireless
Cox37%Cable

Quality of internet access in Louisiana

Nearly all areas of Louisana have access to the minimum recommended broadband speed, with less than half of the state able to access gigabit speeds:

  • Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
  • Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 39%
  • Median download speed in Louisana: 262.49 Mbps

Fastest internet in Louisiana

According to Ookla Speedtest data, the median download speed in Louisiana is about 270 Mbps. This is enough speed for a small household’s internet activities, but if you want the fastest internet in Louisiana, check out AT&T Fiber plans if they’re available where you live. 

AT&T offers symmetrical fiber speeds ranging from 300 to 5,000 Mbps and will provide the most reliable and available fast option in the state. Aside from AT&T, Optimum also offers fiber options up to 8,000 Mbps, but only in a few cities like Alexandria and Shreveport. Cox and Xfinity also offer cable/fiber hybrid speeds up to 1 gig and higher, but both have limited availability. 

  • Optimum: Fiber network with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
  • AT&T: Fiber network with speeds up to 4,700 Mbps*
  • Cox: Cable/fiber hybrid network with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
  • Xfinity: Cable network with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Louisiana

Cheap internet in Louisiana starts at $35.00/mo. with T-Mobile and Verizon 5G (when paired with a mobile plan), but Optimum and Xfinity both offer internet starting at $40.00/mo. for mid-tier speeds, although availability is limited. 

AT&T Fiber plans start at $55.00/mo. for 300 Mbps*, but they provide more value than other connection types due to AT&T’s reliable and fast fiber technology. If you qualify, you can sign up for a low-income plan like Xfinity’s Internet Essentials, Spectrum Internet Assist, Verizon Forward or Access from AT&T, but only if the provider is available where you live. 

Check your ZIP code to find providers available near you before you start shopping for cheap internet. 

  • Optimum: $40.00/mo.** for up to 300 Mbps
  • Xfinity: $40.00/mo.** for up to 300 Mbps
  • T-Mobile: $35.00/mo.** for 87 to 318 Mbps with a qualifying mobile plan
  • Verizon 5G: $35.00/mo.*** for 85 to 300 Mbps with a qualifying mobile plan

Louisana internet customer reviews

Cecile      Xfinity
5/3/24

I’ve only had Xfinity for a few months on my service. I get from them is fantastic. I have had no interruptions and my speed is always there. I have no problems with it. It works great!

5/5

Anonymous T-Mobile
5/28/24

They shipped 1st router to wrong city, sent me another one, and charged me for both. I spent hours over many days/weeks with customer service, was even hung up on by a supervisor?

2/5

Anonymous Cox
6/16/24

5/5

Louisiana internet FAQs

Which is the best internet provider in Louisiana?

AT&T Fiber provides the fastest and most reliable internet service through its fiber optic network in Louisiana. Optimum Fiber also has limited availability.

Optimum Fiber is the fastest provider in Louisiana, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in select areas.

Verizon 5G and T-Mobile are the cheapest providers in Louisiana, although you must bundle with a mobile plan to get the best rate. Optimum and Xfinity offer cheap cable plans below $50.00/mo.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Louisiana through providers like AT&T and Optimum.

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