10 Best Internet Providers in Calcasieu Parish, LA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish, LA?

Optimum is the best internet provider in Calcasieu Parish based on Louisiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Calcasieu Parish, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 70.42% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Calcasieu Parish

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

Based on 56 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Calcasieu Parish residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 3.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 8.1% coverage in Calcasieu Parish.

At a national level, based on 2336 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, American Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.50 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Calcasieu Parish?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. 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 Calcasieu Parish

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	Vyve Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Fulair Wireless Internet	499 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	American Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Calcasieu Parish

Based on data reported by Calcasieu Parish ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Calcasieu Parish. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,224 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Calcasieu Parish?

Louisiana customers rate Brightspeed 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.

Brightspeed received a local rating of 2.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Calcasieu Parish customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Calcasieu Parish

Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish below, including the metrics used and how Calcasieu Parish compares to the rest of Louisiana and nation.

Calcasieu Parish ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Calcasieu Parish	Louisiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Calcasieu Parish that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	74.61%	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.	3,212 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 Calcasieu Parish.	7.4	6.8	6.8

 

Calcasieu Parish Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Calcasieu 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.	6%	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.	93%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	62%	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.	62%	68%	76%

Calcasieu Parish ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Calcasieu Parish is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Calcasieu Parish is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Calcasieu Parish have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Calcasieu 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.

85% of Calcasieu Parish households have an internet connection despite having 99.61% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish?

How Much Speed does a Calcasieu Parish Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Calcasieu Parish is 2.8, which is larger than the Louisiana average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Calcasieu Parish's average household income is $76,309 which is much higher than the Louisiana average of $69,055 and about average for 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.

Calcasieu Parish also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Louisiana average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Calcasieu Parish has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Calcasieu Parish households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Calcasieu Parish?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Calcasieu Parish?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish is Optimum.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Calcasieu Parish is Brightspeed.
• EarthLink, AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish's B+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.