5 Best Internet Providers in Longview, LA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Longview, 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 Longview, LA?

Volt Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Longview based on 37 Louisiana customer reviews, and Volt Broadband 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 Longview, Louisiana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Longview

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

Based on 37 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, Volt Broadband is the best internet service provider for Longview residents. Volt Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 4.60 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in Longview.

At a national level, based on 1267 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Volt Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Longview?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Volt Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Volt Broadband and Conexon Connect 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 Longview

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Conexon Connect	2,000 Mbps
	Volt Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	10 Mbps
	AT&T	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Longview

Based on data reported by Longview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Volt Broadband and Conexon Connect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Longview. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Volt Broadband. This indicates Volt Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Longview?

Louisiana customers rate Volt Broadband 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.

Volt Broadband received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Longview customers with an average price rating of 4.60 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Longview

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

Longview ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Longview	Louisiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Longview that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	2,000 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 Longview.	3.5	6.8	6.8

 

Longview Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Longview	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.	3.1	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.	3%	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.	87%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	65%	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.	17%	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.	17%	68%	76%

Longview ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Longview is B, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Longview is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Longview have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Longview 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.

65% of Longview households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 17% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 23% 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 17% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 17% subscribe to it. A very low number of Longview 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 Longview?

How Much Speed does a Longview Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Longview is 3.1, which is larger than the Louisiana average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Longview's average household income is $66,695 which is 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 lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Longview 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, 3% 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 Longview has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Longview households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Longview?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Longview?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Longview?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Longview?

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 Longview is Volt Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Volt Broadband and Conexon Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Volt Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Longview is Volt Broadband.
• Volt Broadband, Viasat, HughesNet, and Conexon Connect has the broadest coverage in Longview, 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 Longview compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Longview 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 Longview's B ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.