Internet providers in New Orleans, LA

Internet in New Orleans

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the New Orleans area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

New Orleans Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the most commonly visited cities in the United States, New Orleans relies on internet service for its businesses, retailers, residents, and tourists. Many national and local internet service providers cover all of this city, providing several options.

National fiber internet and DSL provider AT&T has an expansive service map that includes all of New Orleans, from southwestern communities like West Riverside and Audubon up to northeastern neighborhoods like Lake Catherine and Village de l_Est.

Via Megapath, nearly all of New Orleans has access to high-speed internet. The only part of the city that falls outside of the Megapath service map is the northwestern area including West End and Lakeview.

In the southwestern corner of New Orleans, Time Warner Cable serves dozens of neighborhoods, including West and East Carrollton, Black Pearl, Milan, Broadmoor, Central City, and City Park. Through the central part of New Orleans, service reaches Gentilly Woods, Desire Area, and Pontchartrain Park.

Eastern neighborhoods served by Time Warner Cable include Lake Catherine, Viavant, Venetian Isles, Little Woods, and Plum Orchard.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in New Orleans

Average download speed
156.65 Mbps

Average upload speed
55.9 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
36.91 ms

Average jitter
27.45 ms

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What is the best internet provider in New Orleans?

AT&T - Great value
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of New Orleans internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
TriParish	DSL	1 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for TriParish
Acadiana Wireless	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Acadiana Wireless