Internet providers in New Orleans, Louisiana 70128
ZIP code 70128 is in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in New Orleans 70128: local snapshot
About 83% of the 7,703 households in 70128 have a broadband subscription, 2 points below the Louisiana average of 85%. That ranks 70128#226 of 492 ZIP codes in Louisiana for broadband adoption. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
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.
What to know about internet in New Orleans 70128
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.
Broadband adoption in 70128 (83%) is close to the New Orleans average of 84%. By median household income, 70128 ranks 10 of 20 ZIP codes in New Orleans. The median age of residents is 37.
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 70128?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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