7 Best Internet Providers in Folsom, LA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Folsom, LA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Folsom

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Folsom Internet Providers

Based on 53 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Folsom 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 4.14 out of 5 stars and 46.6% coverage in Folsom.

At a national level, based on 3767 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Folsom?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Folsom

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	MetroNet	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Tammany Wireless	499 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Folsom

Based on data reported by Folsom ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Folsom. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Folsom?

Louisiana customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.60 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Folsom customers with an average price rating of 3.85 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Folsom

Folsom 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 city 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 Folsom below, including the metrics used and how Folsom compares to the rest of Louisiana and nation.

Folsom ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Folsom	Louisiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Folsom that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	78.38%	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.	1,106 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 Folsom.	5.0	6.8	6.8

 

Folsom Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Folsom	Louisiana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	13%	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.	97%	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.	72%	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.	73%	68%	76%

Folsom ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Folsom is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Folsom is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Folsom have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Folsom ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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 Folsom households have an internet connection despite having 99.24% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Folsom 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 Cities Compare to Folsom?

How Much Speed does a Folsom Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Folsom is 2.5, which is smaller than the Louisiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Folsom's average household income is $81,268 which is much higher than the Louisiana average of $69,055 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Folsom also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Louisiana average of 16%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Folsom has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Folsom households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Folsom?

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 Folsom is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Folsom is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Spectrum, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Folsom, 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 Folsom compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Folsom 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 Folsom's C+ ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Louisiana