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Internet providers in Alexandria, LA

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1. Optimum
99% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(733)

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2. AT&T
30% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
3. Hughesnet
99% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
98% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Speed Net Broadband
85% available in Alexandria
Speed Net Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Link not provided
7. Easy Internet Now
95% available in Alexandria
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
8. Vexus Fiber
65% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. Telephone Electronics Corporation
67% available in Alexandria
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Optimum Business
25% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(0)
2. Earthlink Business
54% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
3. Hughesnet
99% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
98% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Easy Internet Now
95% available in Alexandria
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
6. Ooma
50% available in Alexandria
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
7. Conterra Networks
18% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
8. Vexus Fiber
65% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. Telephone Electronics Corporation
67% available in Alexandria
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Verizon Wireless
50% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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2. AT&T Wireless
50% available in Alexandria
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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3. Visible
Available in Alexandria
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
4. Mint
Available in Alexandria
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Alexandria

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

Average starting price
$82.41/mo

Average speed
114.7 Mbps

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Alexandria Residential Internet Coverage

Alexandria, currently one of the largest cities in all of Louisiana, is a major residential and commercial hub for the state. As a result, the demand for high speed internet is extremely high in this city. People often rely on the internet for job opportunities, education, or entertainment. Thanks to the variety of internet service providers that serve this region, 96% of Alexandria has access to at least one major internet service provider.

One of the main options in this city is Suddenlink Communications. Through this company, cable internet is available in 96% of Alexandria. Plans vary in speed and price.

Another possibility in Alexandria is DSL. The primary DSL provider in Alexandria is AT&T, which reaches 92% of Alexandria with its expansive network.

One of the more affordable options in Alexandria is HughesNet. HughesNet boasts a large satellite network that reaches most of the city, including many outlying areas.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Alexandria

Average download speed
114.68 Mbps

Average upload speed
69.29 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
32.87 ms

Average jitter
16.07 ms

 

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Summary of Alexandria internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Speed Net Broadband Fixed Wireless 200 Mbps 4.0/5
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
Vexus Fiber Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for Vexus Fiber
Telephone Electronics Corporation DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Telephone Electronics Corporation

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Alexandria

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on internet providers in Alexandria.

Optimum

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Tim T | 04-07-2022

Worst service imaginable! Customers Beware!

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Optimum

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Noreen B | 01-24-2022

Cable and internet works intermittently. Frequently have to reconnect everything. Get up in the morning and everything is disconnected. Cannot get a human on the phone.

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Cox Communications

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Natalie L | 04-26-2017

I barely get any internet inside its horrible i live right in the city too... Please make me have fast speed i feel like im on dialup... Thank you

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Cox Communications

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Natalie L | 04-26-2017

I barely get any internet inside its horrible i live right in the city too... Please make me have fast speed i feel like im on dialup... Thank you

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Optimum

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Noreen B | 01-24-2022

Cable and internet works intermittently. Frequently have to reconnect everything. Get up in the morning and everything is disconnected. Cannot get a human on the phone.

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Optimum

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Tim T | 04-07-2022

Worst service imaginable! Customers Beware!

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