7 Best Internet Providers in Natchitoches Parish, LA

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

AT&T is the best internet provider in Natchitoches Parish based on Louisiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Natchitoches Parish, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 70.70% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Natchitoches Parish

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

Based on 52 reviews from Louisiana internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Natchitoches Parish residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.83 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Louisiana, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 65.7% coverage in Natchitoches Parish.

At a national level, based on 2232 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 Natchitoches Parish?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Natchitoches Parish, the fastest internet in the county comes from Optimum.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Natchitoches Parish

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Pelican Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Natchitoches Parish

Based on data reported by Natchitoches Parish ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Natchitoches Parish. 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 in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Natchitoches Parish?

Louisiana customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Natchitoches Parish customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Natchitoches Parish

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

Natchitoches Parish ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Natchitoches Parish	Louisiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Natchitoches Parish that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	56.05%	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.	841 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 Natchitoches Parish.	4.8	6.8	6.8

 

Natchitoches Parish Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Natchitoches 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.	2.5	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.	4%	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.	90%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	56%	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%

Natchitoches Parish ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Natchitoches Parish is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Natchitoches Parish is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Natchitoches Parish have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Natchitoches 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.

81% of Natchitoches Parish households have an internet connection despite having 93.47% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish?

How Much Speed does a Natchitoches Parish Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Natchitoches Parish is 2.5, which is smaller than the Louisiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Natchitoches Parish's average household income is $47,912 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.

Natchitoches Parish also has 24% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Louisiana average of 16%. Additionally, 4% 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 Natchitoches Parish has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Natchitoches Parish households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Natchitoches Parish?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Natchitoches Parish?

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Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Natchitoches Parish?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Natchitoches Parish is AT&T.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish's C ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.