7 Best Internet Providers in Ascension Parish, LA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ascension Parish, LA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ascension Parish, LA?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Ascension Parish based on Louisiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ascension Parish, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 98.35% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ascension Parish

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ascension Parish Internet Providers

Based on 96 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Ascension Parish residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 2.93 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. rev wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 91.7% coverage in Ascension Parish.

At a national level, based on 4126 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, rev is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.96 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ascension Parish?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ascension Parish, the fastest internet in the county comes from Cox Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ascension Parish

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	rev	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ascension Parish

Based on data reported by Ascension Parish ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Ascension Parish. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ascension Parish?

Louisiana customers rate rev as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

rev received a local rating of 3.29 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ascension Parish customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ascension Parish

Ascension Parish Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Ascension Parish below, including the metrics used and how Ascension Parish compares to the rest of Louisiana and nation.

Ascension Parish ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Ascension Parish	Louisiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ascension Parish that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.32%	63.58%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,056 Mbps	3,179 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Ascension Parish.	5.7	6.8	6.8

 

Ascension Parish Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ascension Parish	Louisiana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	8%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	85%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	79%	66%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	79%	68%	76%

Ascension Parish ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ascension Parish is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ascension Parish is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ascension Parish have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ascension Parish ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

91% of Ascension Parish households have an internet connection despite having 99.78% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Ascension Parish residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Ascension Parish?

How Much Speed does a Ascension Parish Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ascension Parish is 2.8, which is larger than the Louisiana average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Ascension Parish's average household income is $97,962 which is much higher than the Louisiana average of $69,055 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Ascension Parish also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Louisiana average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Louisiana who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ascension Parish has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ascension Parish households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ascension Parish?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ascension Parish?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ascension Parish?

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 Ascension Parish is Cox.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ascension Parish is rev.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Ascension Parish, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Ascension Parish compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ascension Parish stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Ascension Parish's B+ ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.