New Orleans, LA Internet
Internet Providers in New Orleans, LA
Compare every internet provider in New Orleans, LA: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedCox Communications is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 88% of the city, and its overall footprint is about 89%. If AT&T reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with fiber speeds up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 37% of the city.
Cox leads ZIP 70117 at about 60% and ZIP 70116 at about 49%, while AT&T fiber is especially strong in ZIP 70114 at about 44% and the Garden District at about 54%. In the French Quarter, Cox leads at about 26%, but AT&T fiber still appears at about 18%, so block-by-block differences matter. Lakeview and Gentilly can vary just as sharply, and student apartments near Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, the University of New Orleans, and the University of Holy Cross may have different building-level options or older copper infrastructure. Fixed wireless from Verizon or T-Mobile is worth checking when wired service is limited, with Verizon reaching about 57% of the city at speeds up to 300/20 Mbps. Jackson Barracks and nearby addresses should also be checked directly, because coverage can change street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in New Orleans, LA
Best plan here: Go Beyond Fast 2 Gig — faster than 90% of all internet options in Louisiana
- Go Beyond Fast 2 Gig$90/mo for 12 monthsCable2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$90Per month
- Go Super Fast 1 Gig$70/mo for 12 monthsCable1,000 MbpsDownload82Our score$70Per month
- Go Even Faster 500 Mbps$50/mo for 12 monthsCable500 MbpsDownload78Our score$50Per month
- Fast 300 Mbps$55/mo for 12 monthsCable300 MbpsDownload72Our score$55Per month
Source: Cox Communications official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
Cox Communications is a solid cable option in New Orleans, with a headline Speed Score of 90/100 that is above the city average of 55. Its Go Beyond Fast 2 Gig plan offers up to 2,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload for $90 per month, with a 90/100 Speed Score and availability to about 88% of the city. Availability is address-dependent, but Cox’s cable plans are a reliable choice for most households, and the 1 Gig and 500 Mbps options provide strong alternatives at lower monthly prices.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a strong option in New Orleans, with cable plans offering up to 2,000 Mbps and a Speed Score of 90/100. Its fastest plans are available to about 88% of the city, but availability is address-dependent, so check your exact address to confirm you can get the higher-speed cable options.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed — faster than 96% of all internet options in Louisiana
- AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed$90/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 discount applies for 12 months on 1Gb+ plans) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber5,000 MbpsDownload96Our score$90Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber1,000 MbpsDownload82Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward cardFiber500 MbpsDownload78Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300Mbps$35/mo for 12 months (new customers, with AutoPay & paperless bill discount, wired connection to gateway) · $200 AT&T Visa Reward CardFiber300 MbpsDownload72Our score$35Per month
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload72Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
At $90/mo for 12 months, AT&T’s 5 GIG fiber plan offers up to 5,000 Mbps both ways, a $150 reward card, and a 96/100 Speed Score that is above New Orleans’s 55 average, making it a top-tier option. Fiber availability depends on your address and reaches about 37% of the city for this plan. Where fiber is unavailable, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload with a 72/100 score, but fixed wireless may deliver less consistent performance.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
AT&T offers strong value, starting at $35/mo for up to 300 Mbps both ways on fiber, while $50/mo can provide up to 1,000 Mbps both ways and $90/mo reaches up to 5,000 Mbps both ways. The fiber plans are excellent choices but available at only about 39% of New Orleans addresses, with the 5,000 Mbps plan at about 37%, so check your address first; where fiber is unavailable, Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload at $40/mo, which may be less suitable for heavy uploading or demanding households.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 72% of all internet options in Louisiana
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload72Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
Verizon’s 5G Home fixed wireless plan offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, making it suitable for streaming, video calls, and everyday connected-home use, though fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service. Its Speed Score of 72/100 is above New Orleans’ city average of 55, making it a competitive option, and the plan is available across about 73% of the city. Confirm availability at your address, since the 5G Home network may not reach every location.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is a good fit for streaming, video calls, and everyday household use, though it can be less consistent than wired internet. This plan is available at about 73% of New Orleans addresses and costs $60 per month for 12 months with Auto Pay and a qualifying postpaid unlimited mobile plan, so check your address and compare wired options before signing up.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 78% of all internet options in Louisiana
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload78Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload78Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload78Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
Budget-conscious households that need reliable everyday streaming, video calls, and browsing can consider T-Mobile fixed wireless, with plans offering up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload or up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload. Its 78/100 Speed Score is above New Orleans’s city average of 55, making it a competitive choice, though fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service. The 500 Mbps plans are available to about 45% of the city, so confirm that the specific speed and service reach your address before signing up.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for smaller households, remote workers, and streamers who want good everyday speeds without a wired connection, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and a good 78/100 Speed Score. The strongest 500 Mbps options and the 400 Mbps Rely plan are available to about 45% of New Orleans, so availability is address-dependent, and fixed wireless can be less consistent than fiber or cable for busy households or demanding online use.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 78% of all internet options in Louisiana
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload78Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload56Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload20Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
Satellite internet can support everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may affect video calls and online gaming. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload, with a 78/100 Speed Score, above New Orleans’ city average, and is available to 100.0% of the city. Because satellite has more performance limitations than wired connections, check what other options reach your specific address before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Satellite internet gives Starlink broad reach across New Orleans, with the Residential Max 400 Mbps plan available to 100.0% of the city and offering up to 400 Mbps down and 40 Mbps up for $130/mo, though satellite latency can affect gaming and video calls. Check your address for fiber or cable first because they generally provide a better everyday experience, but Starlink is a practical fallback where wired service is unavailable; its $85/mo 200 Mbps and $55/mo 100 Mbps plans may be less comfortable for busy households and demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 80% of all internet options in Louisiana
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload20Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its Speed Score is 20/100, below New Orleans’ city average of 55. As a satellite service, it has more limited performance and higher latency than fiber or cable, so check what other options reach your address before choosing, even though Fusion is listed as available to 100.0% of the city.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download and 3 to 5 Mbps upload, which is a fairly high price for satellite service with below-average performance and higher latency. The plans reach 100.0% of New Orleans, but you should check for faster fiber or cable options at your address first, since HughesNet is best treated as a fallback for basic browsing rather than a strong choice for modern streaming, gaming, or multiple heavy users.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 82% of all internet options in Louisiana
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload18Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload14Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for New Orleans
Viasat Inc is a limited-performance option compared with alternatives in New Orleans, with a headline Speed Score of 18/100 versus the city average of 55. Its Viasat Essentials plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while the Viasat Unleashed plan offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, with both plans available to 100% of the city. Because satellite service can have higher latency and performance limitations, check what other technologies are available at your specific address before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a backup option rather than a top choice for most households, since its satellite plans have below-average speed scores and can be limited by high latency. Viasat Essentials is the better value, offering up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month; both are available to 100% of New Orleans, but you should check your address for faster fiber or cable service first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Internet Provider Reviews in New Orleans, LA
We read 179 recent Google reviews of New Orleans listings for AT&T and Cox and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What AT&T customers report
Support
Mixed
13% mention
Installation
Poor
7% mention
“KT helped me and I honestly cannot say enough good things about her. I tried to sign up for internet online and was given the run around by the phone agents. I popped into the store, she not only fixed everything for me, but got me a better internet solution for a better price. She was so kind and so so helpful.”
“Installed my fiber internet and I have yet to experience a day without 80-100% packet loss. Anytime I try to address this issue, they either have some cheap ai waste my time or I get a representative just as confused questioning how its possible when "its fast though?" I'd recommend their competitors to anyone who asks at this point. It's a shame these guys have monopoly over this location.”
What Cox customers report
Outages
Very poor
17% mention
Billing
Poor
21% mention
Support
Mixed
42% mention
“Internet service and cell phone service sales, everything was very fast, customer service was very good, I recommend the place, they have very good home plans”
“The worst if your money depends on internet do not waste your time or money”
Reviews are shown exactly as posted on Google and link to the listing they came from. Star averages and counts are Google’s; the service rating and the subject grades are our reading of each review, refreshed monthly. How we do this.
Internet Provider Reviews in New Orleans, LA
We read 237 recent Google reviews of New Orleans listings for AT&T and Cox and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What AT&T customers report
Support
Mixed
13% mention
Installation
Poor
7% mention
“KT helped me and I honestly cannot say enough good things about her. I tried to sign up for internet online and was given the run around by the phone agents. I popped into the store, she not only fixed everything for me, but got me a better internet solution for a better price. She was so kind and so so helpful.”
“Installed my fiber internet and I have yet to experience a day without 80-100% packet loss. Anytime I try to address this issue, they either have some cheap ai waste my time or I get a representative just as confused questioning how its possible when "its fast though?" I'd recommend their competitors to anyone who asks at this point. It's a shame these guys have monopoly over this location.”
What Cox customers report
Outages
Very poor
18% mention
Speed
Poor
6% mention
Billing
Poor
20% mention
Support
Mixed
40% mention
Installation
Poor
5% mention
Equipment
Mixed
10% mention
“Customer service at this walk-in location is outstanding. Met me at the door, super helpful with swapping a dead modem, very friendly, etc. Ignore negative comments about Cox in general – the folks at this customer service location are wonderful.”
“Horrible my internet always crashes you can’t get any help over the phone now they trying to overcharge me send me a bill saying I didn’t pay”
Reviews are shown exactly as posted on Google and link to the listing they came from. Star averages and counts are Google’s; the service rating and the subject grades are our reading of each review, refreshed monthly. How we do this.
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in New Orleans
All 21 product lines from the 7 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 21 plans
- Cox CommunicationsGo Beyond Fast 2 Gig$90/mo for 12 months2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$90Per month~88.3%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload78Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Cox CommunicationsGo Super Fast 1 Gig$70/mo for 12 months1,000 MbpsDownload82Our score$70Per month~88.3%CoverageCable
- Cox CommunicationsGo Even Faster 500 Mbps$50/mo for 12 months500 MbpsDownload78Our score$50Per month~88.3%CoverageCable
- Cox CommunicationsFast 300 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months300 MbpsDownload72Our score$55Per month~88.3%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload56Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload72Our score$60Per month~73.3%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload78Our score$35$50Per month~45.4%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload78Our score$45$60Per month~45.4%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload78Our score$55$70Per month~45.4%CoverageFixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare New Orleans providers head-to-head
See how New Orleans’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in New Orleans
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Cox Communications cable for up to 2,000 Mbps where available.
Cox’s 2,000 Mbps cable tier reaches about 88% of New Orleans, supporting busy shared apartments.
Check first: Verify Cox availability at the exact address before choosing the fastest tier.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose AT&T fiber where available for symmetrical speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.
AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 37% of New Orleans.
Check first: Fiber availability is address-specific and does not match AT&T’s overall footprint.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Cox Communications cable for up to 2,000 Mbps across about 88% of the city.
Cox offers the city’s strongest broadly available wired speed tier for demanding households.
Check first: The 2,000 Mbps tier reaches about 88%, not every New Orleans address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Consider Starlink Residential 200 Mbps, available everywhere in New Orleans.
Starlink’s 200 Mbps plan reaches every address, including locations lacking wired service.
Check first: Confirm address-level performance before replacing a faster wired option.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in New Orleans
Garden District 70115
AT&T is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber households.
AT&T fiber reaches about 54% of ZIP 70115, exceeding Cox’s largest listed share of about 27%.
ZIP 70116
Cox Communications is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Cox reaches about 49% of ZIP 70116 on its largest listed cable tier, while AT&T fiber reaches about 4%.
Tulane University 70118
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Fiber near campus.
AT&T fiber reaches about 41% of ZIP 70118, ahead of Cox’s largest listed share of about 38%.
French Quarter 70130
Cox Communications is currently the strongest option for Cable speed availability.
Cox reaches about 26% of ZIP 70130 on its largest listed tier, compared with AT&T fiber at about 18%.
Internet providers near New Orleans
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside New Orleans, check the neighboring market directly.
New Orleans Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in New Orleans, LA?
Cox Communications is the best overall provider, with cable up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 88% of New Orleans. AT&T is faster where available, offering 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber to about 37% of the city, so check your address before choosing.
What is the fastest internet in New Orleans, LA?
AT&T has the fastest internet where available: its 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 37% of New Orleans. Cox Communications is the best broadly available option, with 2,000 Mbps cable reaching about 88% of the city.
Which internet provider covers the most of New Orleans, LA?
Cox Communications has the largest non-satellite footprint, covering about 89% of New Orleans overall. Satellite providers are available everywhere, while Cox’s 2,000 Mbps cable plan reaches about 88%, making address verification important for wired service.
What is the cheapest internet plan in New Orleans, LA?
The cheapest plans are tied at a promotional $35 per month: T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps reaches about 45%, and AT&T Fiber 300Mbps reaches about 39%. T-Mobile requires a qualifying wireless bundle; AT&T’s rate applies for the first 12 months with AutoPay and paperless billing.
Can I get fiber internet in New Orleans?
AT&T fiber reaches about 39% of New Orleans, including 5,000/5,000 Mbps service reaching about 37%. Availability varies by address, so neighborhoods such as the Garden District and ZIP 70118 should still be checked individually before assuming fiber service.
What internet speed do I need in New Orleans?
A 300 Mbps plan supports many households, while 1,000 Mbps or more suits heavy streaming, gaming, and shared connections. New Orleans options include AT&T Fiber 300 Mbps reaching about 39% and Cox 500 Mbps reaching about 88%, subject to address availability.
What internet providers are available in the French Quarter?
ZIP 70130 lists Cox reaching about 26% on its largest listed tier and AT&T fiber reaching about 18%. Cox is the leading listed wired provider there, but exact availability and technology should be confirmed at the specific French Quarter address.
How We Analyze Internet in New Orleans
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in New Orleans report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for New Orleans
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.