Best Internet Providers in Bienville Parish, LA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bienville Parish, LA
Bienville 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 Bienville Parish.
Ranks compare Bienville Parish with the 64 Louisiana parishes.
The Best Internet in Bienville Parish, LA at a Glance
Bienville Parish Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Bienville Parish ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bienville Parish, LA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bienville Parish 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 Bienville Parish, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 48.26% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bienville 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 Bienville Parish
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless 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
How Bienville Parish Compares to the Rest of Louisiana
Bienville Parish's report card score is tied 62nd of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 59th of 64.
| Measure | Bienville Parish | Rank among Louisiana parishes | Louisiana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 7.0% | 62nd of 64 | 69.2% | 71.5% | Ascension Parish (96.1%) |
| Average top speed | 785 Mbps | 58th of 64 | 3,421 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Lafayette Parish (8,275 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | Tied 60th of 64 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Bossier Parish (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 61st of 64 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Iberia Parish and LaSalle Parish and 1 more (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 12th 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 | 67% | 62nd of 64 | 87% | 91% | St. Tammany Parish (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 31% | 61st of 64 | 67% | 76% | St. Tammany Parish (81%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | Tied 59th of 64 | 71% | 81% | St. Charles Parish and St. Tammany Parish (83%) |
| Median household income | $38,781 | 62nd 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 7.0% of homes in Bienville Parish, against 69.2% across Louisiana. Households in Bienville Parish are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $38,781 (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 Bienville Parish Compares to Its Neighbors
Bienville Parish has 8 neighbors. Among them, Bossier Parish has the most homes with fiber (75.3%) and Claiborne Parish the fewest (0.0%); Bienville Parish has 7.0%.
Map of Bienville Parish and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Bienville Parish and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bienville Parish (this page) | 12,981 | 7.0% | 785 Mbps | 4 | D | 16/100 |
| Bossier Parish | 128,746 | 75.3% | 3,510 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Lincoln Parish | 48,396 | 43.9% | 2,358 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 34/100 |
| Natchitoches Parish | 37,515 | 69.8% | 907 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 27/100 |
| Webster Parish | 36,967 | 66.0% | 2,110 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 23/100 |
| Jackson Parish | 15,031 | 34.7% | 550 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Claiborne Parish | 14,170 | 0.0% | 580 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 8/100 |
| Winn Parish | 13,755 | 1.3% | 587 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Red River Parish | 7,620 | 39.3% | 533 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 16/100 |
Internet in Bienville Parish by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Castor to 42.1% in Sibley; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 71016 (Castor) to 21.9% in 71001 (Arcadia). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Bienville Parish
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 3,029 | 22.7% | 1,756 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 12/100 |
| Sibley | 2,801 | 42.1% | 1,130 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 29/100 |
| Ringgold | 2,460 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 16/100 |
| Castor | 1,463 | 0.0% | 239 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 21/100 |
| Gibsland | 1,302 | 8.1% | 740 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 10/100 |
| Saline | 1,221 | 22.4% | 1,007 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Bienville | 566 | 0.0% | 153 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 12/100 |
| Taylor | 523 | 0.0% | 182 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 17/100 |
| Jamestown | 449 | 0.0% | 86 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 27/100 |
| Bryceland | 278 | 0.0% | 60 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 25/100 |
| Lucky | 275 | 0.0% | 99 Mbps | 1 | F | 20/100 |
| Woodardville | 260 | 0.0% | 72 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 27/100 |
| Danville | 249 | 0.0% | 233 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 20/100 |
| Roy | 246 | 0.0% | 80 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 23/100 |
| Friendship | 139 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 23/100 |
| Burkplace | 93 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 55/100 |
| Mount Lebanon | 92 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 3.2 | F | 11/100 |
| Sailes | 74 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 29/100 |
| Liberty Hill | 63 | 0.0% | 27 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 10/100 |
| Pratt | 53 | 0.0% | 704 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 18/100 |
ZIP codes in Bienville Parish
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71001 (Arcadia) | 4,147 | 21.9% | 1,674 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 11/100 |
| 71068 (Ringgold) | 3,292 | 0.0% | 369 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 16/100 |
| 71016 (Castor) | 2,012 | 0.0% | 115 Mbps | 2 | F | 27/100 |
| 71028 (Gibsland) | 1,351 | 0.0% | 242 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 12/100 |
| 71045 (Jamestown) | 650 | 0.0% | 36 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 36/100 |
| 71008 (Bienville) | 632 | 0.0% | 148 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bienville 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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Bienville Parish
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bienville Parish Internet Providers
Based on 60 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bienville Parish 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 50.5% coverage in Bienville Parish.
At a national level, based on 2598 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 Bienville Parish Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bienville Parish 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bienville Parish
Based on data reported by Bienville Parish ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bienville Parish. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 783 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Bienville Parish Speed | Louisiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bienville Parish?
Of the providers in Bienville Parish, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bienville 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.
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 Bienville Parish, Louisiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bienville Parish
| ISP / Tech Type | Bienville Parish 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bienville Parish
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bienville Parish?
EarthLink Fiber in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bienville Parish?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
196 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 196 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.3% of Bienville 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 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
491 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 491 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bienville Parish?
Optimum Cable in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
763 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 40.0% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 763 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 29 Mbps throughout the county. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bienville Parish from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bienville Parish?
EarthLink DSL in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 35.6% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 35.6% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Bienville Parish, LA
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 27.4% of Bienville Parish homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Bienville 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 Bienville Parish is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Bienville Parish is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bienville Parish, available to 50.5% 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.