Best Internet Providers in Central City, New Orleans, LA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Central City 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Central City.
Ranks compare Central City with the 49 neighborhoods in New Orleans.
The Best Internet in Central City, New Orleans, LA at a Glance
Central City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
SKYCOM1
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Central City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central City, New Orleans, LA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Central City 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 Central City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.73% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central City?
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 Central City, New Orleans
- Cox - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- SKYCOM1 - fixed wireless coverage map
- NOLA Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Central City Compares to the Rest of New Orleans
Central City's report card score is tied 34th of 49 and its connectivity index is 42nd of 49.
| Measure | Central City | Rank among neighborhoods in New Orleans | New Orleans | Orleans Parish | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.7% | 39th of 49 | 63.7% | 50.2% | 71.5% | Lakeview (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 2,355 Mbps | 38th of 49 | 3,738 Mbps | 3,433 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Bayou St John and Lakeview (5,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 19th of 49 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Bayou St John (10) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 22nd of 49 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Village de L'Est (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 32nd of 49 | 11% | 15% | 15% | Irish Channel (37%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 38th of 49 | 94% | 94% | 96% | Audubon and Bywater and 6 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 28th of 49 | 88% | 87% | 91% | Audubon and Lake Shore (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | Tied 42nd of 49 | 71% | 70% | 76% | Lake Shore (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | Tied 43rd of 49 | 74% | 74% | 81% | Lake Shore (97%) |
| Median household income | $38,888 | 43rd of 49 | $72,395 | $69,059 | $93,246 | Lake Shore ($157,491) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | Tied 10th of 49 | 16% | 18% | 16% | Audubon (57%) |
Fiber reaches 13.7% of homes in Central City, against 63.7% across New Orleans and 50.2% across Orleans Parish. Households in Central City are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $38,888 (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 Central City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
EarthLink Fiber in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
SKYCOM1 Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SKYCOM1 offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, SKYCOM1 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
528 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 528 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
NOLA Broadband Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
NOLA Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, NOLA Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
Cox Cable in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
1,996 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 97.2% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 1,996 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 500, with an average of 88 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Cox Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Central City from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
EarthLink DSL in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.0% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.0% of Central City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Central City Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Central City that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Uptown has the most homes with fiber (85.5%) and Lower Garden District the fewest (24.4%); Central City has 13.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City (this page) | 14,083 | 13.7% | 2,355 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Audubon | 17,188 | 53.1% | 3,959 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 91/100 |
| Lower Garden District | 6,191 | 24.4% | 2,526 Mbps | 8 | B- | 69/100 |
| Marlyville | 6,133 | 78.9% | 4,366 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Broadmoor | 6,039 | 72.9% | 4,200 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Uptown | 5,727 | 85.5% | 4,567 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 70/100 |
| Milan | 5,551 | 37.9% | 3,136 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 65/100 |
| Central Business District | 4,395 | 69.3% | 3,428 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Gert Town | 4,247 | 28.5% | 2,932 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Tulane Gravier | 3,552 | 57.5% | 3,289 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 18/100 |
| Irish Channel | 3,108 | 79.9% | 4,409 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central City?
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, Cox Communications 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 Central City
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| SKYCOM1 | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| NOLA Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central City Internet Providers
Based on 80 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Central City 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 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Central City.
At a national level, based on 2677 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 Central City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central City, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central City Overall | Louisiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (35) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| NOLA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SKYCOM1 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central City
Based on data reported by Central City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Central City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,996 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 | Central City Speed | Louisiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (35) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NOLA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SKYCOM1 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central City?
Of the providers in Central City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central City 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Central City, Louisiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central City
| ISP / Tech Type | Central City Affordability | Louisiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (32) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (35) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NOLA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SKYCOM1 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Louisiana
Customer Reviews
John J.
AT&T Fiber
May 19, 2026 I switched to AT&T fiber after I moved. I used Cox for many years and their service was very inconsistent, they were unreasonable with their customers and expensive. Once I did move, I was ecstatic AT&T was available in my new neighborhood.
I am impressed with the overall price and speed of this new service, I was not impressed with the technician that installed it. He had to check multiple times if the highest speed was in fact available at my residence (even though my area was stated that it was online), he was installing it well into an hour, constantly trying to sell me their phone plan. I feel like he wasn't fully focused on the installation, me being told it would only take a maximum of a half hour. To finish off his poor service, I received an email the next day telling me that the technician didn't install the latest box for the highest speed (which I pay for) and that another technician would have to come back and correct the mistake. Again, happy with the service however, poor installation.
A New Orleans, LA Customer
Cox Cable
July 21, 2025 A New Orleans, LA Customer
Cox Cable
January 17, 2025 It's nothing new but the monopoly internet providers have on us in the states is sad. We've always only had cox, now there is at&t in some parts of our city but it's still rare to come across a place that has access to it.
A New Orleans, LA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 02, 2023 My internet is through T-Mobile. I used to have Cox, but it was horrible. I made the switch and I've been pretty happy. It's less than 50 dollars a month, and the speeds are great. Sometimes it randomly disconnects and I have to reset the router to get it to work, but other than that, there's been no issues. I appreciate that it's a very easy set up.
Ashley H
Cox Fiber
May 06, 2023 Cox can often have patchy or slow service with unexpected outages. It makes it very difficult to rely on their service for working from home. Additionally, their service is often slower than what we actually pay for which can feel like they are scamming the consumers. Unfortunately, they are the only internet service provider available where I live which means we are subject to their service standards with no other options. Overall, I am very disappointed in having to rely on Cox.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central City?
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 Central City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Central City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, SKYCOM1, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Central City, available to 99.2% 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.