Internet providers in Lake Charles, LA

Internet in Lake Charles

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

Lake Charles Residential Internet Coverage

Located along the coast, the city of Lake Charles is a promising place for families, business professionals, and retirees. Internet service providers in this area offer a wide range of services and speed points, making it easy to find the plan that suits you.

One of the growing options in Lake Charles is AT&T. Through AT&T, customers choose either DSL or fiber. The fiber network is still being developed, but the DSL network is well established in Lake Charles. Service is unavailable in the southern area of Grand Chenier, but is available in northern neighborhoods like Gillis and Hayes.

CenturyLink also has a significant presence in Lake Charles. They offer coverage in northeastern neighborhoods like Hayes and Hipple.

Through Suddenlink Communications, most of northern Lake Charles enjoys access to high-speed Internet. The network covers many of the city's northern neighborhoods, including Gillis, Moss Bluff, Prien, and Goosport.

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Average download speed
181.24 Mbps

Average upload speed
115.03 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
25.1 ms

Average jitter
21.12 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Lake Charles?

Optimum - Highly reliable
AT&T - Great value
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Optimum - Highly reliable

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Summary of Lake Charles 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
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Vyve Broadband	Cable & Fiber	100 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Vyve Broadband
Fastwyre Broadband	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Fastwyre Broadband
Vexus Fiber	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Vexus Fiber
Fulair Wireless	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Fulair Wireless
Cameron Communications	DSL & Fiber	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Cameron Communications