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AT&T vs Cox in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge shoppers trade AT&T’s faster fiber uploads and lower starting price for Cox’s broader access to a fast 2,000/35 Mbps tier.
Cox is the better overall pick because it combines broad 2,000/35 Mbps availability with a lower upload penalty than typical cable and takes the city’s top overall position. AT&T wins on maximum speed, upload performance, overall city reach, and starting price, while Cox wins on access to its fast cable tier. AT&T is right for fiber households needing heavy uploads, gaming, or work-from-home performance; Cox suits shoppers who want strong fast-tier availability. Check your address before choosing, since the best AT&T speeds are not available everywhere.
At a glance
AT&T vs. Cox, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
96% | $35/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Cox |
Cable | 2 Gig 35 Mbps upload |
92% | $50/mo | Solid cable option |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
AT&T reaches about 96% of Baton Rouge across all technologies, while Cox reaches about 92%, but coverage can vary block to block. The head-to-head changes by address: AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 59% of the city, while Cox’s 2,000/35 Mbps cable tier reaches about 91%.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Cox | AT&T | Cox | AT&T | Cox | |||
| 70806 | Mid City, Ogden Park, Capital Heights, Goodwood | 75% | 94% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 72 | 57 | AT&T |
| 70805 | Fairfields, Istrouma, Dixie, Winbourne | 64% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 61 | 58 | AT&T |
| 70802 | Spanish Town, Beauregard Town, Old South Baton Rouge, LSU Medical District | 40% | 87% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 38 | 53 | Cox |
| 70816 | Woodlawn, Shenandoah, Millerville, Jones Creek | 76% | 92% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 73 | 56 | AT&T |
| 70808 | Southdowns, University Hills, Kenilworth, LSU area | 71% | 94% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 68 | 57 | AT&T |
| 70810 | Highland Road, Bluebonnet, Kenilworth, Siegen | 85% | 94% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 81 | 57 | AT&T |
| 70815 | Broadmoor, Sherwood Forest, Cedarcrest, Tara | 79% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 76 | 58 | AT&T |
| 70807 | Scotlandville, Baker area, Southern University | 48% | 92% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 46 | 55 | Cox |
| 70811 | Baker area, Zion City, Glen Oaks | 84% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 81 | 59 | AT&T |
| 70809 | Sherwood Forest, Bocage, Jefferson Terrace, Woodchase | 62% | 82% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 59 | 49 | AT&T |
| 70817 | Shenandoah, Jones Creek, Kleinpeter, Coursey | 82% | 96% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 79 | 58 | AT&T |
| 70814 | Villa del Rey, Monticello, Central area | 73% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 70 | 58 | AT&T |
| 70820 | LSU area, Nicholson Drive, Ben Hur, Burbank | 69% | 91% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 67 | 55 | AT&T |
| 70801 | Downtown Baton Rouge, Riverfront, Repentance Park | 28% | 70% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 27 | 43 | Cox |
| 70812 | Glen Oaks, Melrose East, Broadmoor North | 95% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 91 | 59 | AT&T |
| 70818 | Central, Greenwell Springs, Sherwood Forest area | 44% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 42 | 59 | Cox |
| 70819 | Monticello, Millerville, Old Jefferson area | 81% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 77 | 59 | AT&T |
| 70821 | Downtown Baton Rouge (PO Box) | 28% | 70% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 27 | 43 | Cox |
| 70874 | Baker, Scotlandville, Northern Baton Rouge | 90% | 96% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 86 | 58 | AT&T |
| 70896 | Central Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish | 67% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 65 | 57 | AT&T |
| 70895 | Central Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish | 83% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 79 | 61 | AT&T |
| 70879 | Central Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish | 56% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 54 | 59 | Cox |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Baton Rouge city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Cox available at my Baton Rouge address?
AT&T reaches about 96% of Baton Rouge across all technologies, while Cox reaches about 92%. AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 59% of the city, and Cox’s 2,000/35 Mbps cable tier reaches about 91%; check your exact address before ordering.
Which is cheaper in Baton Rouge, AT&T or Cox, and what will I actually pay?
AT&T starts at $35/mo, while Cox starts at $50/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract with the provider before signing.
Is AT&T or Cox faster for gaming, working from home, and 4K streaming?
AT&T’s top plan is 5,000/5,000 Mbps, while Cox’s top cable plan is 2,000/35 Mbps. AT&T’s fiber tier reaches about 59% of the city, whereas Cox’s cable tier reaches about 91%; check which tier is available at your address for your gaming, work-from-home, or 4K needs.