Louisiana · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Louisiana
Coverage in Louisiana
- Homes in Louisiana that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 88.9%
- Homes in Louisiana that can get fiber
- 53.9%
- Homes in Louisiana that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 63.5%
- Homes in Louisiana that can get cable
- 78.2%
- Homes in Louisiana that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 91.3%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Louisiana that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 53.9% | 53.9% | 53.9% | 51.8% |
| Cable | 78.2% | 78.2% | 77.1% | 23.9% |
| DSL (copper) | 47.3% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 81.6% | 74% | 47.3% | 0.1% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 63.5% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
DSL (copper), up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up, 69.2% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 63.4% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
17 wired and fixed wireless providers in Louisiana
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (4)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFT Fiber | Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 5% |
| REV | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9% |
| Vexus Fiber | Fiber | 5,120 Mbps | 5,120 Mbps | 4.3% |
| Swyft Connect | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6% |
Mainly cable (5)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 40.1% |
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 13.5% |
| Xfinity | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 11.3% |
| Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 11.2% |
| Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 2.9% |
Mainly DSL (2)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 69.2% |
| Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 3.6% |
Mainly fixed wireless (6)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 63.4% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 50.1% |
| SkyCom1 | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 7.1% |
| Cajun Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 3.7% |
| NOLA Broadband | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 2.3% |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in Louisiana?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in Louisiana, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
- AT&T Internet service status
- Verizon 5G Home Internet service status
- Cox service status
- Spectrum service status
- Xfinity service status
- Optimum service status
For other providers, contact the provider directly.
To report a service problem the provider has not fixed, you can file a complaint with the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
Largest cities in Louisiana
- New OrleansPopulation 362,701
- ShreveportPopulation 176,578
Questions about internet in Louisiana
What internet providers serve Louisiana?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 17 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Louisiana. By share of homes covered: AT&T Internet (69.2%), T-Mobile Home Internet (63.4%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (50.1%), Cox (40.1%), Spectrum (13.5%), Xfinity (11.3%), Optimum (11.2%), SkyCom1 (7.1%), LFT Fiber (5%), REV (4.9%), Vexus Fiber (4.3%), Cajun Broadband (3.7%), Swyft Connect (3.6%), Brightspeed (3.6%), Sparklight (2.9%), NOLA Broadband (2.3%) and Nextlink Internet (2%). Satellite service from Viasat, HughesNet and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Louisiana?
Yes. 53.9% of homes in Louisiana can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: AT&T Internet, Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity, Optimum, LFT Fiber, REV, Vexus Fiber, Cajun Broadband, Swyft Connect, Brightspeed and Sparklight.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Louisiana?
The highest advertised download speed is 10,000 Mbps (10,000 Mbps upload), from LFT Fiber over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Louisiana?
63.5% of homes in Louisiana can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Louisiana can get 100 Mbps internet?
88.9% of homes in Louisiana can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 91.3% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Louisiana?
Leaving out satellite, AT&T Internet covers the largest share: 69.2% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Louisiana?
Yes. Viasat (100%), HughesNet (>99.9%) and Starlink (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in Louisiana.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.