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Best Internet Providers in Hayes, LA

All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Hayes has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hayes.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.1%Calcasieu Parish 77.8%bottom 22%
Average top speed768 MbpsCalcasieu Parish 3,401 Mbpsbottom 28%
Providers74 at a typical addressbottom 49%
Homes with internet95%Calcasieu Parish 86%top 9%
ISP Report CardDscore 20 of 100bottom 22%
Connectivity index71/100Calcasieu Parish 47/100top 8%

Ranks compare Hayes with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Hayes, LA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Hayes ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestOptimumUp to 940 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.60 out of 5 by its customers, available to 83.01% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Hayes Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

82.7%

61 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Optimum

Optimum logo

Availability:

77.0%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(279)

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1-855-280-2317 Price: $35.00 - $124.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

77.0%

940 Mbps

940 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

49.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

49.0%

41 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

83.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

83.0%

50 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

49.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

49.0%

41 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Faster Cajun Networks

Faster Cajun Networks logo

Availability:

42.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $45.00 - $79.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

42.8%

104 Mbps

110 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fulair Wireless Internet

Fulair Wireless Internet logo

Availability:

6.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hayes.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hayes residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

6.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Hayes residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Hayes ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hayes, LA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hayes 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 Hayes, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.01% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hayes?

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.

Hayes, LA map of internet availability

How Hayes Compares to Places Its Size

Hayes's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.

Dscore 20 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 22%
71/100Calcasieu Parish 47/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 8%
Measure Hayes Rank among US places under 1,000 people Calcasieu Parish Louisiana US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.1% bottom 22% 77.8% 69.2% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 768 Mbps bottom 28% 3,401 Mbps 3,421 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4 bottom 49% 7.6 7.3 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 3.2 top 4% 2.7 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 3% bottom 13% 7% 9% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 96% top 23% 93% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 95% top 9% 86% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 79% top 10% 64% 67% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 83% top 17% 72% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $108,093 top 8% $75,389 $70,074 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 25% top 2% 16% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.1% of homes in Hayes, against 77.8% across Calcasieu Parish and 69.2% across Louisiana. Households in Hayes are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,093 (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 Hayes

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Hayes, LA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayes, LA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

83.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hayes from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hayes, LA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

49.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

41 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hayes from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hayes, LA

AT&T logo

Availability:

49.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

41 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hayes from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Faster Cajun Networks Fixed Wireless in Hayes, LA

Faster Cajun Networks logo

Availability:

42.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

104 Mbps

Faster Cajun Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Faster Cajun Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 104 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 110 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 7.0 and as high as 23, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city. Faster Cajun Networks Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hayes from Faster Cajun Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.

Fulair Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayes, LA

Fulair Wireless Internet logo

Availability:

6.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Fulair Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Fulair Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Fulair Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hayes from Fulair Wireless Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?

Optimum Cable in Hayes, LA

Optimum logo

Availability:

77.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

Avg. Download Speed

940 Mbps

Optimum offers Cable service to 77.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hayes from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?

Brightspeed DSL in Hayes, LA

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

82.7%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

61 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 82.7% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 40 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 10, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hayes from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Hayes by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Hayes

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Hayes

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Hayes Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Hayes that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Welsh has the most homes with fiber (75.8%) and Bell City the fewest (8.6%); Hayes has 0.1%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Hayes (this page)671 0.1%768 Mbps4D71/100
Iowa8,853 48.6%1,202 Mbps5.6C40/100
Welsh4,762 75.8%1,505 Mbps5.7C+53/100
Lake Arthur4,309 23.9%996 Mbps5.2C-38/100
Holmwood1,666 63.4%2,996 Mbps5.7B-57/100
Bell City1,265 8.6%607 Mbps3.8D71/100
Lacassine1,256 20.8%823 Mbps5.1D+54/100
Manchester1,052 53.0%588 Mbps4.9C-51/100
Roanoke947 67.0%926 Mbps5.6C16/100
Woodlawn662 14.7%370 Mbps4.8D+25/100
Thornwell487 37.0%432 Mbps3.6D48/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hayes?

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, Optimum 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 Hayes

Max Advertised Speed in Hayes, LA
Brightspeed2,000
Optimum940
Faster Cajun Networks110
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
HughesNet25
Fulair Wireless Internet25

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Customer Ratings for Hayes Internet Providers

Based on 52 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hayes residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 3.78 out of 5 stars and 49.0% coverage in Hayes.

At a national level, based on 1763 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 Hayes Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hayes, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeHayes OverallLouisiana OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (11)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Fulair Wireless InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Faster Cajun NetworksNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hayes

Based on data reported by Hayes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Hayes. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 TypeHayes SpeedLouisiana SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (11)3.5 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Fulair Wireless InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Faster Cajun NetworksNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hayes?

Of the providers in Hayes, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hayes 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 Hayes, Louisiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hayes

ISP / Tech TypeHayes AffordabilityLouisiana AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (11)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Fulair Wireless InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Faster Cajun NetworksNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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SwyftConnect Fiber

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

It fucking sucks nothing but buffering alll the time Starlink is way superior

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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SwyftConnect Fiber

1 of 5 stars September 30, 2026
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Lauren L

AT&T Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Lafayette, LA Customer

Cox Fiber

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Monroe, LA Customer

XFINITY Cable

5 of 5 stars May 20, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hayes?

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 Hayes is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Hayes is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hayes, available to 83.0% 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.