In the New Orleans metro area there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 97.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 974 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 New Orleans
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the New Orleans metro area are not shown.
New Orleans Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the New Orleans metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.12% of the New Orleans metro area. 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 the New Orleans metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the New Orleans metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the New Orleans metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average New Orleans home can get up to 974 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.54% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the New Orleans metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the New Orleans metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the New Orleans metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the New Orleans metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.28% of New Orleans homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.37% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of New Orleans homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the New Orleans metro area, along with details on where in the New Orleans metro area and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in New Orleans, LA
Cox cable coverage
About 71.71%, or 853,245 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Orleans area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the New Orleans metro area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Orleans metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Orleans metro area can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Orleans customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area 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 one of the fastest compared to other New Orleans cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Orleans metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in New Orleans, LA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 19.74%, or 234,850 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, west, and southwest New Orleans area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the New Orleans metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Orleans metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Orleans metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New Orleans customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area 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 one of the fastest compared to other New Orleans cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Orleans metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
RTC Reserve Telecommunications Cable in New Orleans, LA
RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable coverage
About 4.68%, or 55,700 people, have RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest New Orleans 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 the New Orleans metro area.
RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable download speeds
RTC Reserve Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Orleans metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Orleans metro area can order from RTC Reserve Telecommunications goes up to 300 Mbps, and all New Orleans customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
RTC Reserve Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area 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 one of the slowest compared to other New Orleans cable providers. RTC Reserve Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Orleans metro area is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in New Orleans, LA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 3.97%, or 47,214 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, and west New Orleans 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 the New Orleans metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the New Orleans metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Orleans metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Orleans customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area 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 one of the fastest compared to other New Orleans cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Orleans metro area 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 New Orleans, LA
Sparklight cable coverage
About 1.29%, or 15,374 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south New Orleans 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 the New Orleans metro area.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the New Orleans metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the New Orleans metro area can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New Orleans customers is up to 313 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area 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 New Orleans cable providers. Sparklight offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the New Orleans metro area is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Sparklight customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
New Orleans Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the New Orleans metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the New Orleans metro area compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Cable internet speeds in the New Orleans metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 915 Mbps in Louisiana versus 974 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Louisiana is 87.84% versus 97.12% in the New Orleans metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the New Orleans metro area 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- New Orleans, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arabi, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gretna, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Terrytown, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Metairie, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chalmette, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bridge City, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Westwego, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harahan, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Richmond Metro, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville Metro, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh Metro, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford Metro, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake City Metro, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Birmingham Metro, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds