7 Best Internet Providers in Lincoln Parish, LA

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

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Lincoln Parish based on 56 Louisiana customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lincoln Parish

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

Based on 56 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lincoln 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 4.33 out of 5 stars and 40.6% coverage in Lincoln Parish.

At a national level, based on 2282 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln Parish?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Lincoln Parish

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	318 HighSpeed	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln Parish

Based on data reported by Lincoln Parish ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lincoln Parish. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,598 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 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 Lincoln Parish?

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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lincoln Parish customers with an average price rating of 4.17 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lincoln Parish

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

Lincoln Parish ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Lincoln Parish	Louisiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lincoln Parish that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	30.82%	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.	1,721 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 Lincoln Parish.	5.3	6.8	6.8

 

Lincoln Parish Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lincoln 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.	2.4	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.	14%	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.	77%	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.	55%	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.	61%	68%	76%

Lincoln Parish ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lincoln Parish is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lincoln Parish is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lincoln Parish have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lincoln 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.

77% of Lincoln Parish households have an internet connection despite having 90.27% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish?

How Much Speed does a Lincoln Parish Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lincoln Parish is 2.4, which is smaller than the Louisiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lincoln Parish's average household income is $49,810 which is lower than the Louisiana average of $69,055 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Lincoln Parish also has 31% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Louisiana average of 16%. Additionally, 14% 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 Lincoln Parish has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lincoln Parish households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln Parish?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 Lincoln Parish is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish's C+ ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.