In Independence there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 38.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,747 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 Fiber internet providers in Independence, LA.
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Independence, LA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Independence
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 Independence are not shown.
Independence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Independence is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 38.93% of Independence. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Independence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Independence?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Independence.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Independence home can get up to 1,747 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 7.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Independence.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Independence, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Independence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Independence you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.93% of Independence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.24% 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 Independence homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Independence, along with details on where in Independence and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Independence, LA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 24.76%, or 2,394 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, north, and central Independence area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Independence.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Independence fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 272 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Independence, LA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 18.57%, or 1,796 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northwest, northeast, central, and north Independence area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Independence.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Independence customers is up to 2,567 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Independence fiber providers. MetroNet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 5,120 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, MetroNet customers can get speeds up to 2,567 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Independence Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Independence or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Independence compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Fiber internet speeds in Independence are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 1,747 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 38.93% in Independence.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Independence are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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.
Nearby Cities
- Woodhaven, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tickfaw, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Amite City, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montpelier, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Amite, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kedron, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grangeville, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Loranger, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Albany, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roseland, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Golden Valley, AZ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hamburg, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hallsville, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Halfway, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Haleiwa, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Haledon, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gypsum, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guayanilla, PR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greensboro, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds