Home internet in New Orleans, LA
In New Orleans, 67.8% of homes use cable, fiber or DSL and 13.7% get by on a phone plan alone. What that means when you order at a New Orleans address, plus a ZIP check against our call list.
- 83.6% of New Orleans households are connected; 16.4% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 67.8% of homes, about the same as the Louisiana figure.
- Call line covers 8 New Orleans ZIP codes: 70112, 70115, 70123, 70124, 70131, 70139....
What the Census says about New Orleans
| Households | New Orleans | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 83.6% | 88.1% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 67.8% | 68.2% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 13.7% | 15.3% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 5.2% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 16.4% | 11.9% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (New Orleans city, Louisiana, 155,060 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
Which connections reach New Orleans homes
67.8% of New Orleans households have a wired line (cable, fiber or DSL), about the same as the Louisiana figure of 68.2% and 8.5 points below the national 76.3%. Among the 5 Louisiana cities on this site, New Orleans ranks 3rd for its wired share.
That is a lower wired share than most cities, so wireless options matter more in New Orleans. Put a 5G home or fixed wireless plan next to the wired quote before you decide, and read the slow internet guide if the line you already have struggles.
13.7% of New Orleans households rely on a cellular data plan alone, 1.6 points below the Louisiana figure of 15.3%. For those homes a 5G home router on the same network is the usual next step up.
The rest of the picture: 5.2% of New Orleans households use satellite (2.5 points below the Louisiana figure of 7.7%) and 16.4% have no internet subscription at all. Those 25,430 unconnected homes are the group most likely to benefit from a plan check and from the federal Lifeline discount.
Where the call line covers New Orleans
Our call line covers 8 ZIP codes in New Orleans: 70112, 70115, 70123, 70124, 70131, 70139, 70157, 70163. Enter yours below to confirm, then one call checks every line at your street address. That is 10.5% of all the Louisiana ZIP codes on our list and the 2nd largest group of any Louisiana city.
8 New Orleans ZIP codes are on the call list.
Four steps for a New Orleans address
- Start with the ZIP check, then the address.
- Rule out satellite and old DSL if cable, fiber or 5G home reach the street.
- Ask about data caps and the contract length before the price; the data caps guide explains the traps.
- If you only need service for a few months, read the short-term internet guide first.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Louisiana cities are on the Louisiana page.
Common questions
Is New Orleans well connected?
83.6% of households have an internet subscription and 67.8% have a wired line, about the same as the Louisiana average. Coverage in the city is broad; the gap is mostly homes that have a line available and do not subscribe.
What is the fastest internet in New Orleans?
Fiber where it has been built, then cable. Fiber is the only type with upload as fast as download. Which one reaches you depends on the block, so check the address rather than the ZIP alone.
Which New Orleans ZIP codes does the call line cover?
8 of them: 70112, 70115, 70123, 70124, 70131, 70139, 70157, 70163. The ZIP box on this page confirms yours in one step; a covered ZIP keeps the call button active.