Home internet in Louisiana
Ordering internet in Louisiana comes down to one question: which lines reach your street. Statewide, 68.2% of homes have a wired connection and 15.3% rely on a phone plan alone. Start with the numbers, then check your ZIP.
- 88.1% of Louisiana households have an internet subscription; 11.9% have none (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- Wired broadband reaches 68.2% of households, 8.1 points below the national figure of 76.3%.
- Our call line covers 76 ZIP codes in Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport.
How homes in Louisiana get online
| Households, 2023 | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 88.1% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 68.2% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 15.3% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| No computer in the home | 5.6% | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-year estimates, table S2801. Louisiana: 1,833,915 households. United States figure is the household-weighted average of the 50 states and DC. Shares overlap because a home can have more than one type of subscription.
Put against the other states, Louisiana is 50th of 51 for wired broadband, 48th for the fewest phone-only households, and 14th for the share of homes on satellite.
The connection types common in Louisiana
Louisiana has a lower wired share than most states: 68.2% of households have cable, fiber or DSL, 8.1 points below the national figure of 76.3%. Fixed wireless, 5G home internet and satellite fill in a larger part of the map than they do elsewhere.
Phone-only homes are common in Louisiana: 15.3% of households, 3.4 points above the national figure of 11.9%. If the signal indoors is good, a 5G home router gives the same network to every device in the house; the 5G home page explains the trade-offs.
Satellite serves 7.7% of Louisiana households, 1.1 points above the national figure of 6.6%: enough to matter at the edges of the map, not enough to be the default anywhere. Check the land-based options first.
About 11.9% of homes in Louisiana have no internet subscription, 4.1 points above the national figure of 7.8%. If price is the barrier, start with the low-income help guide, then the lower your bill guide for the plan you do order.
For what each type is like to live with, see fiber, cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL and satellite, or the side-by-side table.
Where our call line covers in Louisiana
76 Louisiana ZIP codes are on our call list today, with the largest groups in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Metairie, Lake Charles, Houma, Denham Springs and Bossier City. Put your ZIP in the box: a covered ZIP keeps the call button live, an uncovered one turns it off, and either way the state figures above still apply to your order.
76 ZIP codes in Louisiana are on the call list.
| City | ZIP codes on the list |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 14 |
| New Orleans | 8 |
| Shreveport | 6 |
| Metairie | 6 |
| Lake Charles | 5 |
| Houma | 3 |
| Denham Springs | 3 |
| Bossier City | 2 |
| Kenner | 2 |
| Slidell | 2 |
| Benton | 1 |
| Barksdale Afb | 1 |
| Sterlington | 1 |
| West Monroe | 1 |
| Belle Chasse | 1 |
Covered ZIP codes by city, from the call partner's list; the list changes over time.
Four steps to a working line in Louisiana
- Check the address, not the ZIP alone. Availability is decided street by street, so give the agent the full address.
- Compare the types first, prices second: a fiber line at the same price as cable is the better buy because of upload speed and steadier evening speeds.
- Read the broadband label. Every plan now comes with one; the label guide shows what to look for.
- Line up the install date with your move-in date if you are moving. The moving checklist has the timing.
Common questions
How many homes in Louisiana have no internet?
11.9% of Louisiana households had no internet subscription in 2023, against 7.8% nationally, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. A further 15.3% get online only through a cellular data plan.
Can I get fiber in Louisiana?
On some streets, yes. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (68.2% of Louisiana homes), so the fiber share is smaller than that number and changes block by block as providers build. Ask for the exact address; if fiber is not there, cable is usually the next fastest, then 5G home.
Which Louisiana ZIP codes can the agents check?
76 of them, mostly around Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport and Metairie. The ZIP box on this page tells you in one step: a covered ZIP keeps the call button active, an uncovered one switches it off. The list is updated as the call partner adds areas.
Should I consider 5G home internet in Louisiana?
If a wired line is not at your address, or the only wired option is slow DSL, yes. 15.3% of Louisiana households already run on cellular alone, which shows the towers reach most homes. A 5G home router is a one-day install with no wiring; speed depends on the signal at your window, so test the plan during its trial period.