Internet providers in Louisiana

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Camryn Smith

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Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: May 6, 2025

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

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Find Louisiana internet providers by city

  • 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

Whether you’re new to Louisiana or looking to switch 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 looking 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, take a closer look at 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 see a more tailored guide by clicking your location below.

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.

Best internet providers in Louisiana

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.

*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 05/05/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.

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Louisiana internet at a glance

Louisiana residents have access to some of the most widespread internet service providers (ISPs) like Cox, Xfinity and AT&T. 100% of Louisiana has access to the minimum broadband speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.

Most available ISPs in Louisiana

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

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

Fastest internet in Louisiana

The fastest internet provider in Lousiana is Optimum Fiber, which offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in the Shreveport area. AT&T Fiber is more available; New Orleans and Baton Rouge are two of the larger cities with the fastest access.

  • 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

Verizon 5G and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet provide the cheapest internet in Louisiana. Xfinity and Optimum also offer cheap starting prices under $50.00/mo. Both T-Mobile and Verizon are widely available throughout the state.

  • Optimum: $40.00/mo.* for up to 300 Mbps
  • Xfinity: $30.00/mo.* for up to 400 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

*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 05/05/25.
**Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.

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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