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

C Spire | Fiber

Availability:

65.25%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

25.39%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the New Orleans metro area is fiber internet available?

New Orleans, LA map of fiber internet availability

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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.

New Orleans, LA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to C Spire customers in New Orleans. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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C Spire's New Orleans fiber customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in New Orleans. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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AT&T's New Orleans fiber customers can expect the following 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.

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What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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