In Lafayette Parish there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 63.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 47 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 DSL internet providers in Lafayette Parish, LA.
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Lafayette Parish, LA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Lafayette Parish
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 Lafayette Parish are not shown.
Lafayette Parish Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lafayette Parish is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 63.99% of Lafayette Parish. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Lafayette Parish above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lafayette Parish?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lafayette Parish.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lafayette Parish home can get up to 47 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 18.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.02% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lafayette Parish.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Lafayette Parish, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lafayette Parish?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lafayette Parish you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 81.61% of Lafayette Parish homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.91% of the county.
- 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 Lafayette Parish homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lafayette Parish, along with details on where in Lafayette Parish and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Lafayette Parish, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 63.82%, or 154,288 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lafayette Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lafayette Parish.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lafayette Parish customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 28.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lafayette Parish download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lafayette Parish DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lafayette Parish is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.
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- 35.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lafayette Parish, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 63.82%, or 154,288 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lafayette Parish area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lafayette Parish.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lafayette Parish customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 28.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lafayette Parish download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lafayette Parish DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lafayette Parish is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.
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- 35.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lafayette Parish DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lafayette Parish or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lafayette Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
DSL internet speeds in Lafayette Parish are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 47 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 63.99% in Lafayette Parish.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lafayette Parish are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- St. Martin Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Acadia Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Davis Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iberville Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ascension Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. James Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. John the Baptist Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Albany County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Anderson County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Baldwin County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Boulder County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mohave County, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Hanover County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McLennan County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds