Internet Providers in Baton Rouge, LA

Over 3,451 people in Baton Rouge found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

89.65% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

AT&T

89.65% availability
AT&T logo

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#3

Cox

79.16% availability
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Connection Types:

Cable / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2648)

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Take the Cox challenge. The Difference is Clear.

#4

Viasat

1.38% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#5

HughesNet

2.38% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Baton Rouge, LA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Baton Rouge

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Baton Rouge, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Cox cable internet is the next-best option in Baton Rouge for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $50/mo.

Kaplan Telephone 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Baton Rouge. Plans start around $99/mo, with typical speeds around 3 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Baton Rouge?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Baton Rouge, LA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 89.65% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps89.65%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps89.65%
CoxCable / Television1 Gbps35 Mbps79.16%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps1.38%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps2.38%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Baton Rouge?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Baton Rouge starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Cox$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1.28 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.24%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

79.08%

Most widely available wired option. Cox covers 79.16%, Mobius Communications Company covers 100.00%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

89.56%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

100.00%

No contracts or data caps. Kaplan Telephone leads at 0.03%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Baton Rouge residents.

Baton Rouge, LA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Baton Rouge, LA has a total of 12 internet providers including  8 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 5 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Baton Rouge, LA by Coverage Area

All 12 internet providers serving Baton Rouge by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Mobius Communications Company50 Mbps50 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless100.00%
2.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber89.65%
3.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television89.65%
4.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless89.65%
5.Cox1 Gbps35 MbpsCable / Television79.16%
6.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone2.38%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone1.38%
8.Kaplan Telephone50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.03%
9.Nexus Systems3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.01%
10.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
11.Southern Light~~Fiber~
12.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Baton Rouge?

Yes. Baton Rouge residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Provider Program

Cox Communications Connect2Compete

$9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Cox Communications Connect2Compete includes Wi-Fi modem & EasyConnect self-install.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Baton Rouge, LA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 12 internet providers in Baton Rouge, LA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Baton Rouge, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Baton Rouge. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Baton Rouge residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Cox Communications Connect2Compete offers $9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Baton Rouge, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Baton Rouge. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Baton Rouge is 161 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Baton Rouge, LA.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat offer internet in Baton Rouge, LA.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Cox: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Baton Rouge

Bluebonnet Regional Branch
9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 763-2240
Carver Branch Library
720 Terrace Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 389-7440
Central Branch Library
11260 Joor Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 262-2640
Delmont Gardens Branch Library
3351 Lorraine Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 354-7040
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
7711 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 231-3700
Eden Park Branch
5131 Greenwell Springs Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 231-3240
Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
11300 Greenwell Springs Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 274-4440
Jones Creek Regional Branch
6222 Jones Creek Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 756-1140
River Center Branch Library
120 St. Louis Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 389-4967
Scotlandville Branch
7373 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 354-7540

How We Research Internet Providers

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