FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Louisiana Internet Overview
846 Mbps avg · 539 ZIP codes · 92% fiber · 64 counties
846
Avg Mbps
92%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
539
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
16
B
20
C
11
D
13
F
4
Best Broadband Counties in Louisiana
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Lafayette | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Livingston | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| East Baton Rouge | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Lafourche | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Tangipahoa | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
| Terrebonne | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Vermilion | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Assumption | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| St. Mary | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| St. Charles | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| West Baton Rouge | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Jefferson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| St. Tammany | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Calcasieu | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
Slowest Counties in Louisiana
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Tensas | F | 100 Mbps | 0% | 3 |
| Sabine | F | 100 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Bienville | F | 100 Mbps | 0% | 6 |
| Franklin | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Union | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| West Carroll | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 5 |
| West Feliciana | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| East Feliciana | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Evangeline | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Claiborne | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 5 |
| Red River | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| St. Helena | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Caldwell | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Winn | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 7 |
All 64 Counties in Louisiana
AAscension
ALafayette
ALivingston
AEast Baton Rouge
ALafourche
ATangipahoa
ATerrebonne
AVermilion
AAssumption
ASt. Mary
ASt. Charles
AWest Baton Rouge
AJefferson
ASt. Tammany
ACalcasieu
ASt. Landry
BBossier
BOuachita
BOrleans
BCameron
BSt. John the Baptist
BConcordia
BPointe Coupee
BCaddo
BRapides
BMorehouse
BSt. Bernard
BIberia
BLincoln
BSt. Martin
BPlaquemines
BSt. James
BNatchitoches
BAvoyelles
BJefferson Davis
BIberville
CAcadia
CAllen
CDe Soto
CWashington
CMadison
CLaSalle
CEast Carroll
CVernon
CWebster
CGrant
CRichland
DBeauregard
DWinn
DCatahoula
DCaldwell
DSt. Helena
DRed River
DClaiborne
DEvangeline
DWest Feliciana
DEast Feliciana
DWest Carroll
DUnion
DFranklin
FBienville
FSabine
FJackson
FTensas
Internet Providers in Louisiana
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | — | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cox Communications | 539 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Suddenlink Communications | 539 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Nola Broadband | 539 | 150 Mbps |
Cities in Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Louisiana?
Louisiana has an average maximum download speed of 846 Mbps across 539 ZIP codes. 92% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Louisiana have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Louisiana include Ascension (Grade A), Lafayette (Grade A), Livingston (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Louisiana compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Louisiana averages 846 Mbps — below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 92% in Louisiana.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection