In the New Orleans metro area there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 73.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 368 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.
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 73.57% of the New Orleans metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is C Spire. 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 fiber internet in the New Orleans metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the New Orleans metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average New Orleans home can get up to 368 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 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, 47.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 20 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the New Orleans metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the New Orleans metro area, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
C Spire Fiber in New Orleans, LA
C Spire fiber coverage
About 65.25%, or 776,381 people, have C Spire fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Orleans area. C Spire 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.
C Spire fiber download speeds
C Spire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, C Spire fiber is the slowest. 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 C Spire goes up to 20 Mbps, and all New Orleans customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
C Spire fiber upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for C Spire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other New Orleans fiber providers. C Spire 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in New Orleans, LA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 25.39%, or 302,123 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Orleans area. AT&T 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.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the New Orleans metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber 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 AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Orleans customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the New Orleans metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New Orleans fiber providers. AT&T 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
New Orleans Fiber 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 fiber internet in the New Orleans metro area compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Fiber internet speeds in the New Orleans metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 915 Mbps in Louisiana versus 368 Mbps in the city. The state has less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Louisiana is 87.84% versus 73.57% in the New Orleans metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arabi, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gretna, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Terrytown, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Metairie, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chalmette, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bridge City, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westwego, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harahan, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Richmond Metro, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville Metro, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh Metro, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford Metro, CT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City Metro, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Birmingham Metro, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds