7 Best Internet Providers in Natchitoches Parish, LA
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| Natchitoches Parish ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 841 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real Natchitoches Parish Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Natchitoches Parish has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Natchitoches Parish.
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Natchitoches Parish has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Natchitoches Parish.
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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.
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 Natchitoches Parish ratings may vary and are shown below.
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.
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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
| ISP / Tech Type | Natchitoches Parish Overall | Louisiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (10) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pelican Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Natchitoches Parish?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
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 | ||
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| 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Natchitoches Parish Speed | Louisiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (10) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pelican Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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
| ISP / Tech Type | Natchitoches Parish Affordability | Louisiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (30) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (10) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pelican Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
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| 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 |
| 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% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
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?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
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?
Pelican Broadband Fiber in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Pelican Broadband offers Fiber service to 48.3% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, Pelican Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Optimum offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Natchitoches Parish?
Optimum Cable in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Optimum offers Cable service to 65.4% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Natchitoches Parish?
EarthLink DSL in Natchitoches Parish, LA
EarthLink offers DSL service to 55.2% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Natchitoches Parish from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Natchitoches Parish, LA
AT&T offers DSL service to 55.2% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Natchitoches Parish from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Pelican Broadband DSL in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Pelican Broadband offers DSL service to 21.8% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, Pelican Broadband DSL has speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Natchitoches Parish?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.2% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Natchitoches Parish, LA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Natchitoches Parish homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 490 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 103 Mbps throughout the county.
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.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
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