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AT&T vs Cox in Baton Rouge
AT&T fiber undercuts Cox on price while offering far faster uploads, but Cox’s cable still covers some Baton Rouge blocks where fiber hasn’t arrived.
AT&T wins this matchup outright in Baton Rouge. It’s cheaper ($35 vs $50), faster (up to 5,000 Mbps vs 2,000), reaches slightly more of the city (~96% vs ~92%), and posts a higher speed score (99 vs 94). Its fiber also brings symmetrical uploads, while Cox’s cable tops out at just 35 Mbps up. Choose AT&T if it’s live at your address and you want the best value. Cox is the fallback for the pockets where fiber hasn’t reached yet.
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
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
Coverage in Baton Rouge shifts block to block, so the winner can change from one street to the next. AT&T fiber reaches about 96% of the city and Cox cable about 92%, meaning most addresses can get AT&T, but some pockets are Cox-only. Always run an address check before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed 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 | 94 | 94 | Cox |
| 70805 | Fairfields, Istrouma, Dixie, Winbourne | 64% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 92 | 94 | Cox |
| 70802 | Spanish Town, Beauregard Town, Old South Baton Rouge, LSU Medical District | 40% | 87% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 87 | 93 | Cox |
| 70816 | Woodlawn, Shenandoah, Millerville, Jones Creek | 76% | 92% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 94 | 94 | Cox |
| 70808 | Southdowns, University Hills, Kenilworth, LSU area | 71% | 94% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 93 | 94 | Cox |
| 70810 | Highland Road, Bluebonnet, Kenilworth, Siegen | 85% | 94% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 96 | 94 | AT&T |
| 70815 | Broadmoor, Sherwood Forest, Cedarcrest, Tara | 79% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 95 | 94 | AT&T |
| 70807 | Scotlandville, Baker area, Southern University | 48% | 92% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 89 | 94 | Cox |
| 70811 | Baker area, Zion City, Glen Oaks | 84% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 96 | 95 | AT&T |
| 70809 | Sherwood Forest, Bocage, Jefferson Terrace, Woodchase | 62% | 82% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 92 | 92 | Cox |
| 70817 | Shenandoah, Jones Creek, Kleinpeter, Coursey | 82% | 96% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 96 | 94 | AT&T |
| 70814 | Villa del Rey, Monticello, Central area | 73% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 94 | 94 | Cox |
| 70820 | LSU area, Nicholson Drive, Ben Hur, Burbank | 69% | 91% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 93 | 93 | Cox |
| 70801 | Downtown Baton Rouge, Riverfront, Repentance Park | 28% | 70% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 85 | 89 | Cox |
| 70812 | Glen Oaks, Melrose East, Broadmoor North | 95% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 98 | 95 | AT&T |
| 70818 | Central, Greenwell Springs, Sherwood Forest area | 44% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 88 | 95 | Cox |
| 70819 | Monticello, Millerville, Old Jefferson area | 81% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 95 | 95 | Cox |
| 70821 | Downtown Baton Rouge (PO Box) | 28% | 70% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 85 | 89 | Cox |
| 70874 | Baker, Scotlandville, Northern Baton Rouge | 90% | 96% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 97 | 94 | AT&T |
| 70896 | Central Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish | 67% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 93 | 94 | Cox |
| 70895 | Central Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish | 83% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 96 | 95 | AT&T |
| 70879 | Central Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish | 56% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 90 | 95 | Cox |
Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Can I get AT&T fiber or Cox at my Baton Rouge address?
AT&T fiber covers about 96% of Baton Rouge and Cox cable about 92%, so most addresses can get at least one and often both. Because coverage varies block to block, plug your exact address into each provider’s checker before you decide.
Which is actually cheaper, AT&T or Cox in Baton Rouge?
AT&T starts at $35/mo versus Cox at $50/mo, making AT&T the cheaper pick up front. Note these are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms with each provider before you sign.
Is AT&T or Cox fast enough for gaming, 4K, and working from home?
Both clear those bars, but AT&T is faster with plans up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps (where available) and a 99/100 speed score versus Cox’s 2,000/35 Mbps and 94/100. If you upload a lot for work or gaming, AT&T’s symmetrical fiber is the safer choice—verify the top plan is offered at your address.