Internet providers in Lafayette, LA

Internet in Lafayette

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Lafayette area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Lafayette Residential Internet Coverage

Through AT&T, residents of Lafayette can access DSL internet, fiber internet, or both. The service area reaches Mouton in the north, Rue de Beller in the west, Milton in the south, and Pilette in the east. Throughout the center of the city, AT&T is available in areas like Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Johnston Street, Chaplin Drive, and downtown Lafayette.

Local fiber internet provider LUS Fiber covers much of Lafayette in its service area. Coverage is steady throughout central Lafayette, reaching neighborhoods like the university area, the city center, Bertrand Drive, and Pinhook Drive. In the south, the network reaches parts of Milton. Service extends far west, excluding part of the Petite Road area. Coverage is available as far east as Elks and Pilette, reaching parts of both neighborhoods. In the north, service reaches beyond the city limits. The network reaches most northern neighborhoods, including Mouton, Moss Street, and Pont Des Mouton.

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Average download speed
199.4 Mbps

Average upload speed
66.13 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
24.16 ms

Average jitter
8.36 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Lafayette?

Optimum - Highly reliable
AT&T - Great value
Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
LUS Fiber - Community owned internet provider

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Summary of Lafayette internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable	500 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Trinity Communications	Fixed Wireless	15 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Trinity Communications
Kaptel	DSL & Fiber	100 Mbps	N/A
Cajun Broadband	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Cajun Broadband
LUS Fiber	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for LUS Fiber
Acadiana Wireless	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A