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Best Internet Providers in New Orleans, LA

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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in New Orleans, LA

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1. AT&T

58.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 55.00/mo *
58.5% Available

2. Spectrum

16.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
16.8% Available

3. Cox Cable

74.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 30.00/mo
74.3% Available

4. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 99.99/mo
100% Available

5. T-Mobile Home Internet

40.2% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
40.2% Available

6. EarthLink

42.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
42.8% Available

7. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

8. Skycom1

26.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Fixed Wireless
26.3% Available

9. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

10. Verizon

31.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
31.8% Available

Internet Service Providers in New Orleans, Louisiana

If you’re looking for the best internet in New Orleans, fiber ought to be your top choice. AT&T Fiber covers 43.3 percent of the city, offering blazing-fast speeds up to 5 Gbps and prices as low as $55 per month. It’s the best option for fast, reliable internet.

For cable internet, Cox is a solid option. With 74.3 percent coverage in New Orleans and speeds up to 1 Gbps, it’s a great pick for people who can’t get fiber or prefer cable. Cox’s pricing starts at $50 per month for internet-only plans.

If you’re considering wireless, 5G home internet is a good alternative. Verizon covers 31.8 percent of the city with plans starting at $50 per month, and EarthLink offers 42.8 percent coverage with plans starting at $39.95 per month.

For DSL, AT&T Internet provides 58.5 percent coverage and speeds up to 100 Mbps, making it a reliable choice in areas where fiber or cable aren’t available.

An Overview of Internet Providers in New Orleans By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 43%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 59%
Cable ONE Cable 1 Gbps 1%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 17%
Cox Cable Cable 2 Gbps 74%
NTS Fiber 2 Gbps 2%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 2%
Cox Cable Fiber 2 Gbps 2%
Skycom1 Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 26%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 40%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 32%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 43%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 59%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 40%
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 43%
Skycom1 Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 26%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 32%
Cox Cable Cable 1 Gbps 74%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 2%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 17%
NTS Fiber 1 Gbps 2%
Cable ONE Cable 1 Gbps 1%
Cox Cable Fiber 2 Gbps 2%

Fastest New Orleans Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 31% of New Orleans)

AT&T Fiber

5 Gbps

5 Gbps

43.3%

Cox

2 Gbps

2 Gbps

1.8%

Cable
(Covering 99.6% of New Orleans)

Spectrum

1 Gbps

35 Mbps

16.8%

Cox

1 Gbps

100 Mbps

74.3%

DSL
(Covering 30.9% of New Orleans)

AT&T Internet

100 Mbps

20 Mbps

58.5%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 82% of New Orleans)

Verizon 5G Home Internet

1 Gbps

75 Mbps

31.8%

AT&T Internet Air

225 Mbps

30 Mbps

2.3%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of New Orleans)

Starlink

220 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Hughesnet

100 Mbps

5 Mbps

100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in New Orleans

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Average download speed in New Orleans:

155 Mbps

Based on 82,443 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in New Orleans

  1. AT&T - Fast download speeds in New Orleans, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  2. Spectrum - No data caps and most Cable availability
  3. Cox Cable - Cable or Fiber up to 2000 Mbps
  4. Viasat - Most internet coverage in New Orleans
  5. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  6. EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
  7. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  8. Skycom1 - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  9. Starlink - Widely available
  10. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in New Orleans

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Internet Availability by Connection Type in New Orleans

Internet service providers in New Orleans use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 100%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in New Orleans, LA

Hotspot
501 City Park Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
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2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
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3939 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70126
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2901 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
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4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
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6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70126
Hotspot
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
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1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125

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