In Alexandria there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,186 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Alexandria
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Alexandria.
No internet provider of this type serves Alexandria.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alexandria are not shown.
Alexandria Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.19% of Alexandria. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you’re looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Now you can call companies in Alexandria with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Alexandria?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alexandria.
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The average Alexandria home can get up to 3,186 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 34.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alexandria.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Alexandria, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Alexandria?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alexandria you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.17% of Alexandria homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.03% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Alexandria homes.
Internet Market Health in Alexandria
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The map shows how competitive the Alexandria internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alexandria based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Alexandria internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alexandria homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alexandria internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alexandria is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alexandria, along with details on where in Alexandria and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Alexandria, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 96.62%, or 53,519 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 939 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Alexandria 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 Alexandria cable providers. Optimum 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 Alexandria is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Alexandria, LA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 80.64%, or 44,669 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alexandria.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria 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 Alexandria customers is up to 2,787 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.4% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
- 56.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 2,787 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.4% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
- 56.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Alexandria, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 62.12%, or 34,409 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Alexandria.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alexandria DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Alexandria is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Alexandria, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 62.12%, or 34,409 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria 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 Alexandria.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alexandria DSL providers. AT&T 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 Alexandria is up to 5.0 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 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Alexandria, LA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 33.22%, or 18,401 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, south, southeast, east, northwest, and north Alexandria area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alexandria.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 4,683 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Alexandria is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,683 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Alexandria, LA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 33.22%, or 18,401 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, south, southeast, east, northwest, and north Alexandria area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alexandria.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 4,683 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. AT&T 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 Alexandria is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,683 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Alexandria, LA
Optimum fiber coverage
About 3.31%, or 1,832 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southeast, southwest, and south Alexandria area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alexandria.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Alexandria customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.70%, or 53,561 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 74 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Alexandria is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 86.57%, or 47,952 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Alexandria is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 86.57%, or 47,952 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Alexandria is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, LA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 44.18%, or 24,471 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alexandria.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 185 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Alexandria is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
Alexandria Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alexandria or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Alexandria compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Alexandria are slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,422 Mbps in Louisiana versus 3,186 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 98.00% versus 99.19% in Alexandria.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alexandria are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Willow Glen, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weil, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pineville, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rapides, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodworth, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lamourie, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kolin, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boyce, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midway, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gardner, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Miami Beach, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollister, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chambersburg, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aloha, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Prospect, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redford, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Friendswood, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Four Corners, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds