In Louisiana there are 9 residential Cable providers covering 87.84% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 915 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Louisiana
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Louisiana are not shown.
Louisiana Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Louisiana is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 87.84% of Louisiana. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Louisiana above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Louisiana?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Louisiana.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Louisiana home can get up to 915 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,024 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 4.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Louisiana.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Louisiana, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Louisiana?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Louisiana you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.20% of Louisiana homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.11% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 3.81%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.83% of Louisiana homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Louisiana, along with details on where in Louisiana and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Louisiana
Cox cable coverage
About 42.77%, or 1,939,031 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, central, south, east, west, and southwest Louisiana area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Louisiana.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Louisiana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Suddenlink Cable in Louisiana
Suddenlink cable coverage
About 14.19%, or 643,106 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, central, north, and south Louisiana area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
Suddenlink cable download speeds
Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is above average. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from Suddenlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Louisiana customers is up to 679 Mbps.
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- 56.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Suddenlink cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. Suddenlink offers 11 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 56.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Louisiana
Spectrum cable coverage
About 12.95%, or 587,002 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, southeast, central, west, south, and southwest Louisiana area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Louisiana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Louisiana
XFINITY cable coverage
About 11.52%, or 522,181 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, west, east, and central Louisiana area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Louisiana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Louisiana
Sparklight cable coverage
About 3.50%, or 158,619 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, south, and central Louisiana area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Louisiana customers is up to 914 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. Sparklight offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Sparklight customers can get speeds up to 47 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
RTC Reserve Telecommunications Cable in Louisiana
RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable coverage
About 1.99%, or 90,080 people, have RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and east Louisiana area. RTC Reserve Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable download speeds
RTC Reserve Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from RTC Reserve Telecommunications goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Louisiana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable. Compared to other ISPs, RTC Reserve Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. RTC Reserve Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Louisiana
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 1.48%, or 67,108 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and southwest Louisiana area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Louisiana customers is up to 794 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Vyve Broadband customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 93.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
SwyftConnect Cable in Louisiana
SwyftConnect cable coverage
About 1.27%, or 57,762 people, have SwyftConnect cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, west, and east Louisiana area. SwyftConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
SwyftConnect cable download speeds
SwyftConnect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, SwyftConnect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from SwyftConnect goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Louisiana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SwyftConnect cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SwyftConnect cable. Compared to other ISPs, SwyftConnect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Louisiana cable providers. SwyftConnect offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Allens Communications Cable in Louisiana
Allens Communications cable coverage
About 1.08%, or 49,127 people, have Allens Communications cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south and central Louisiana area. Allens Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Louisiana.
Allens Communications cable download speeds
Allens Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Louisiana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Allens Communications cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Louisiana. The fastest plan anyone in Louisiana can order from Allens Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Louisiana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Allens Communications cable upload speeds
In Louisiana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Allens Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Allens Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Louisiana cable providers. Allens Communications offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Louisiana is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Louisiana Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Louisiana or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Louisiana compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Louisiana are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 915 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 87.84% in Louisiana.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Louisiana are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Arkansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Texas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tennessee: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Florida: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- South Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kentucky: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto Rico: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: less cable coverage, faster speeds