Best Internet Providers in Alexandria, LA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alexandria, LA
Alexandria has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Alexandria.
Ranks compare Alexandria with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alexandria, LA at a Glance
Alexandria Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Alexandria ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alexandria, LA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alexandria based on Louisiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Alexandria, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.70% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alexandria?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Alexandria
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Alexandria Compares to Places Its Size
Alexandria's report card score is tied 371st of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 720th of 749.
| Measure | Alexandria | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Rapides Parish | Louisiana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.2% | Tied 313th of 749 | 58.8% | 69.2% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,186 Mbps | 425th of 749 | 2,406 Mbps | 3,421 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 480th of 749 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 361st of 749 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 717th of 749 | 7% | 9% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 683rd of 749 | 93% | 94% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 646th of 749 | 87% | 87% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 732nd of 749 | 60% | 67% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | Tied 734th of 749 | 66% | 71% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $55,560 | 732nd of 749 | $61,991 | $70,074 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 15% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 86.2% of homes in Alexandria, against 58.8% across Rapides Parish and 69.2% across Louisiana. Households in Alexandria are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,560 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alexandria
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alexandria?
Metronet Fiber in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
2,787 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 80.6% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,787 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,683 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 33.2% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,683 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alexandria from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,683 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 33.2% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,683 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Alexandria from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alexandria?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
44.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
185 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.2% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 185 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alexandria?
Optimum Cable in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
939 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 96.6% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 939 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alexandria from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alexandria?
EarthLink DSL in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 62.1% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alexandria from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Alexandria, LA
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 62.1% of Alexandria homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alexandria from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Alexandria by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 78.9% of homes in 71303 to 96.2% in 71301. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alexandria
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Alexandria
How Alexandria Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alexandria that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Woodworth has the most homes with fiber (79.1%) and Ball the fewest (8.8%); Alexandria has 86.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria (this page) | 55,390 | 86.2% | 3,186 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Pineville | 33,005 | 61.5% | 3,110 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 46/100 |
| Ball | 5,881 | 8.8% | 1,190 Mbps | 5 | C- | 64/100 |
| Woodworth | 2,502 | 79.1% | 847 Mbps | 5 | C | 69/100 |
| Timber Trails | 1,543 | 22.2% | 1,619 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Kolin | 451 | 59.4% | 3,353 Mbps | 6 | B- | 18/100 |
| Weil | 337 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 49/100 |
| Willow Glen | 285 | 22.8% | 1,755 Mbps | 6 | C | 38/100 |
| Lamourie | 271 | 10.0% | 245 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 37/100 |
| Tioga | 206 | 19.9% | 536 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Rapides | 129 | 0.0% | 783 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alexandria?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Metronet should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alexandria
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Alexandria. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Alexandria Internet Providers
Based on 60 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alexandria residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 44.2% coverage in Alexandria.
At a national level, based on 2579 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alexandria Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alexandria, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alexandria Overall | Louisiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (2) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alexandria
Based on data reported by Alexandria ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Alexandria. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,787 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alexandria Speed | Louisiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (2) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alexandria?
Of the providers in Alexandria, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alexandria where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Louisiana or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.60 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alexandria, Louisiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alexandria
| ISP / Tech Type | Alexandria Affordability | Louisiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (2) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Louisiana
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
SwyftConnect Fiber
November 10, 2026 It fucking sucks nothing but buffering alll the time Starlink is way superior
ISPReports User
SwyftConnect Fiber
September 30, 2026 Lauren L
AT&T Fiber
June 13, 2026 When we started two years ago with the service, it was less than $70. Now we are paying almost $110 for the same service. I will say my speed is wonderful. I can honestly say that I also have very little issues with my service.
A Lafayette, LA Customer
Cox Fiber
June 01, 2026 COX provides stable service but lacks severely in customer service. COX service representatives do not disclose to customers that prices are initially discounted and will increase after an initial period. Second, customer service agents are not well equipped to help with customer difficulties in setting up COX modems. The first agent contacted after a few hours of personally attempting to troubleshoot wanted to send a technician that would cost. Another agent after was able to fix the issue within five minutes. These points would not necessarily fully dissuade me from choosing COX, but if I was given a choice (my current unit could only connect with COX), it would certainly factor in when choosing a service provider.
A Monroe, LA Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 20, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alexandria?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Alexandria is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alexandria is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Alexandria, available to 98.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.