Internet providers in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is in Orleans and Jefferson counties, Louisiana, and has 20 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Cox reports service to the most residential locations in New Orleans, about 94%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Cox, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and JORP), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, JORP, and Nola Broadband offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in New Orleans
- Widest coverage: Cox (about 94% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 67% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in New Orleans
- 70112
- 70113
- 70114
- 70115
- 70116
- 70117
- 70118
- 70119
- 70121
- 70122
- 70123
- 70124
- 70125
- 70126
- 70127
- 70128
- 70129
- 70130
- 70131
- 70148
Compare internet providers in New Orleans, Louisiana
Share of residential locations in New Orleans where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cox | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 67% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 67% | Check availability |
| 5 | JORP | Fixed wireless | 67% | |
| 6 | Nola Broadband | Fixed wireless | 21% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in New Orleans?
Fiber reaches about 43% of locations in New Orleans, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 75% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 92% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in New Orleans that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in New Orleans
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in New Orleans?
Yes, in part. About 43% of residential locations in New Orleans can get fiber, 91% can get cable, and about 75% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in New Orleans?
Cox reports service to about 94% of residential locations in New Orleans, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve New Orleans?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in New Orleans, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in New Orleans?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.