In 71247 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.16% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 946 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in 71247, LA.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 71247
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 71247 are not shown.
71247 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 71247 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.16% of 71247. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in 71247 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 71247?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 71247.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 71247 home can get up to 946 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,200 Mbps, which 2.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 95.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 71247.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of 71247, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 71247?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 71247 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.71% of 71247 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.45% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 1.50%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 71247 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 71247, along with details on where in 71247 and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in 71247, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 98.16%, or 852 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 71247 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 71247.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 71247. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 71247. The fastest plan anyone in 71247 can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 71247 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In 71247 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 71247 cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 71247 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 71247, LA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 2.42%, or 21 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south 71247 area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 71247.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 71247. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 71247. The fastest plan anyone in 71247 can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all 71247 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In 71247 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 71247 cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 71247 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
71247 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 71247 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 71247 compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Cable internet speeds in 71247 are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 946 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 98.16% in 71247.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 71247 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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