Best Internet Providers in Avoyelles Parish, LA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Avoyelles Parish has 7 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Avoyelles Parish.
Ranks compare Avoyelles Parish with the 64 Louisiana parishes.
The Best Internet in Avoyelles Parish, LA at a Glance
Avoyelles Parish Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SwyftConnect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Avoyelles Parish ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Avoyelles Parish based on 65 Louisiana customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
or call 1-877-610-1219
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Avoyelles Parish?
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 Avoyelles Parish
- SwyftConnect - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- SwyftConnect - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Avoyelles Parish Compares to the Rest of Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish's report card score is tied 46th of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 44th of 64.
| Measure | Avoyelles Parish | Rank among Louisiana parishes | Louisiana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 74.7% | 22nd of 64 | 69.2% | 71.5% | Ascension Parish (96.1%) |
| Average top speed | 867 Mbps | 56th of 64 | 3,421 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Lafayette Parish (8,275 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | Tied 44th of 64 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Bossier Parish (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 35th of 64 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Iberia Parish and LaSalle Parish and 1 more (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 36th of 64 | 9% | 15% | Catahoula Parish (16%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 53rd of 64 | 94% | 96% | Livingston Parish and St. Charles Parish and 1 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 79% | Tied 43rd of 64 | 87% | 91% | St. Tammany Parish (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | 41st of 64 | 67% | 76% | St. Tammany Parish (81%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 54% | Tied 55th of 64 | 71% | 81% | St. Charles Parish and St. Tammany Parish (83%) |
| Median household income | $45,534 | 59th of 64 | $70,074 | $93,246 | Ascension Parish ($97,551) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 25th of 64 | 16% | 16% | Lincoln Parish (32%) |
Fiber reaches 74.7% of homes in Avoyelles Parish, against 69.2% across Louisiana. Households in Avoyelles Parish are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $45,534 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Avoyelles Parish Compares to Its Neighbors
Avoyelles Parish has 8 neighbors. Among them, Evangeline Parish has the most homes with fiber (84.3%) and Catahoula Parish the fewest (34.6%); Avoyelles Parish has 74.7%.
Map of Avoyelles Parish and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Avoyelles Parish and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Parish (this page) | 39,693 | 74.7% | 867 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 26/100 |
| Rapides Parish | 130,023 | 58.8% | 2,406 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 42/100 |
| St. Landry Parish | 82,540 | 67.2% | 2,689 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 34/100 |
| Evangeline Parish | 32,350 | 84.3% | 5,921 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 27/100 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 20,758 | 57.0% | 2,508 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Concordia Parish | 18,687 | 67.5% | 914 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 24/100 |
| West Feliciana Parish | 15,310 | 56.1% | 1,620 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 60/100 |
| LaSalle Parish | 14,791 | 78.1% | 1,195 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 38/100 |
| Catahoula Parish | 8,906 | 34.6% | 454 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 25/100 |
Internet in Avoyelles Parish by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Center Point to 99.8% in Mansura; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 71323 (Center Point) to 99.7% in 71350 (Mansura). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Avoyelles Parish
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marksville | 9,284 | 86.1% | 892 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Cottonport | 5,129 | 71.4% | 1,072 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Bunkie | 4,959 | 96.8% | 982 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 18/100 |
| Mansura | 3,874 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 36/100 |
| Hessmer | 3,750 | 67.6% | 837 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 43/100 |
| Plaucheville | 2,164 | 78.6% | 897 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 42/100 |
| Moreauville | 2,101 | 99.6% | 1,299 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 22/100 |
| Simmesport | 1,822 | 0.0% | 97 Mbps | 3 | F | 25/100 |
| Center Point | 1,580 | 0.0% | 106 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 34/100 |
| Effie | 856 | 3.5% | 274 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 9/100 |
| Fifth Ward | 771 | 46.4% | 707 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 22/100 |
| Evergreen | 741 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Moncla | 566 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 25/100 |
| Long Bridge | 441 | 100.0% | 1,102 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 33/100 |
| Red Fish | 359 | 13.9% | 217 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 28/100 |
| Bordelonville | 339 | 100.0% | 1,298 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 18/100 |
| Hamburg | 309 | 80.9% | 1,161 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Big Bend | 211 | 98.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B | 16/100 |
| Gold Dust | 175 | 49.7% | 557 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Eola | 127 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 7/100 |
| Vick | 93 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2 | F | 8/100 |
| Dupont | 76 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 21/100 |
ZIP codes in Avoyelles Parish
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71351 (Marksville) | 10,861 | 86.5% | 900 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| 71322 (Bunkie) | 5,770 | 96.9% | 984 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 17/100 |
| 71327 (Cottonport) | 5,632 | 74.1% | 1,074 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 25/100 |
| 71350 (Mansura) | 3,919 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 42/100 |
| 71341 (Hessmer) | 3,537 | 56.7% | 783 Mbps | 5 | C- | 39/100 |
| 71355 (Moreauville) | 2,851 | 99.6% | 1,287 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 19/100 |
| 71369 (Simmesport) | 2,313 | 0.0% | 97 Mbps | 3 | F | 26/100 |
| 71362 (Plaucheville) | 2,224 | 74.7% | 866 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 42/100 |
| 71323 (Center Point) | 1,172 | 0.0% | 65 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 42/100 |
| 71331 (Effie) | 940 | 0.0% | 69 Mbps | 3.1 | F | 8/100 |
| 71333 (Evergreen) | 611 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 28/100 |
| 71339 (Hamburg) | 44 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Avoyelles Parish?
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, SwyftConnect 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 Avoyelles Parish
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| SwyftConnect | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Avoyelles Parish. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Avoyelles Parish Internet Providers
Based on 65 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Avoyelles Parish residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.78 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 35.8% coverage in Avoyelles Parish.
At a national level, based on 2588 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 Avoyelles Parish Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Avoyelles Parish Overall | Louisiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SwyftConnect | (1) | (5) |  (9) | 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 Avoyelles Parish
Based on data reported by Avoyelles Parish ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through SwyftConnect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Avoyelles Parish. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 992 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 | Avoyelles Parish Speed | Louisiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SwyftConnect | (1) | (5) | (9) | 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 Avoyelles Parish?
Of the providers in Avoyelles Parish, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Avoyelles Parish 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Avoyelles Parish
| ISP / Tech Type | Avoyelles Parish Affordability | Louisiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SwyftConnect | (1) | (5) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Avoyelles Parish
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Avoyelles Parish?
SwyftConnect Fiber in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SwyftConnect offers Fiber service to 74.7% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, SwyftConnect Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Avoyelles Parish?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
51.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
237 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.4% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 237 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Avoyelles Parish?
SwyftConnect Cable in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
45.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
SwyftConnect offers Cable service to 45.1% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, SwyftConnect Cable has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
503 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 33.3% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 503 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 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Avoyelles Parish?
EarthLink DSL in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
43.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 43.4% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Avoyelles Parish from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
43.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 43.4% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Avoyelles Parish from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Avoyelles Parish, LA
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 35.4% of Avoyelles Parish homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Avoyelles Parish from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Louisiana
Customer Reviews
A Mansura, LA Customer
SwyftConnect Fiber
November 29, 2025 I been got my internet installed about 2 weeks ago and i been calling and asking when my internet gone be online they keep giving the same answer and never giving me a call back! Worse customer service I ever dealt with!
A Bunkie, LA Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 30, 2024 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.
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Avoyelles 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 Avoyelles Parish is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be SwyftConnect. 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 Avoyelles Parish is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Avoyelles Parish, available to 87.6% 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.