In Hessmer there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 360 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Hessmer
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 Hessmer are not shown.
Hessmer Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hessmer is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.47% of Hessmer. 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 Hessmer above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Hessmer?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Hessmer.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Hessmer home can get up to 360 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 68.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hessmer.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Hessmer, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Hessmer?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hessmer you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.63% of Hessmer homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.84% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hessmer homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hessmer, along with details on where in Hessmer and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Hessmer, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 68.53%, or 2,570 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, northwest, southwest, north, and southeast Hessmer area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hessmer.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hessmer. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hessmer. The fastest plan anyone in Hessmer can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Hessmer customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Hessmer 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 the fastest compared to other Hessmer cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hessmer is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
SwyftConnect Cable in Hessmer, LA
SwyftConnect cable coverage
About 61.87%, or 2,320 people, have SwyftConnect cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, south, north, northeast, southeast, west, and northwest Hessmer area. SwyftConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hessmer.
SwyftConnect cable download speeds
SwyftConnect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hessmer. Versus other cable providers in the area, SwyftConnect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hessmer. The fastest plan anyone in Hessmer can order from SwyftConnect goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Hessmer customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SwyftConnect cable upload speeds
In Hessmer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SwyftConnect cable. Compared to other ISPs, SwyftConnect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hessmer cable providers. SwyftConnect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hessmer is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Hessmer Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hessmer or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Hessmer compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Cable internet speeds in Hessmer are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 360 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 99.47% in Hessmer.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hessmer 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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