In Central City there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,342 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Central City
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 Central City are not shown.
Central City 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
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Internet service is available in 99.19% of Central City. 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 Cox. Now you can call companies in Central City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central City home can get up to 2,342 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 11.86% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Central City, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.86% of Central City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.38% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Central City homes.
Internet Market Health in Central City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central City 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 Central City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Central City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central City homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 9 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, Central City needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central City, along with details on where in Central City and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Cox cable coverage
About 98.24%, or 13,835 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central City cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 76 Mbps.
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- 63.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Central City, New Orleans, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 92.58%, or 13,038 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Central City 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 fastest compared to other Central City DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Central City, New Orleans, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 92.58%, or 13,038 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Central City 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 fastest compared to other Central City DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Central City, New Orleans, LA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 11.86%, or 1,670 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southeast, west, central, east, southwest, and northwest Central City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central City, New Orleans, LA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 11.86%, or 1,670 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southeast, west, central, east, southwest, and northwest Central City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central City.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
SKYCOM1 Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
SKYCOM1 fixed wireless coverage
About 99.19%, or 13,969 people, have SKYCOM1 fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. SKYCOM1 is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
SKYCOM1 fixed wireless download speeds
SKYCOM1 is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SKYCOM1 fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from SKYCOM1 goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
SKYCOM1 fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SKYCOM1 fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SKYCOM1 is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central City fixed wireless providers. SKYCOM1 offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 91.88%, or 12,940 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 545 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 64.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 above average compared to other Central City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 64.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.47%, or 12,882 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City 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 Central City.
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 Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 below average compared to other Central City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City 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 8.2 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
NOLA Broadband Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
NOLA Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 84.89%, or 11,955 people, have NOLA Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. NOLA Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central City.
NOLA Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
NOLA Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NOLA Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from NOLA Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
NOLA Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NOLA Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NOLA Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central City fixed wireless providers. NOLA Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 44.41%, or 6,254 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Central City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City 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 8.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central City, New Orleans, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 44.41%, or 6,254 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Central City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City 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 8.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central City compare to the rest of New Orleans?
Internet speeds in Central City are slower versus the average speeds in New Orleans: 3,585 Mbps in New Orleans versus 2,342 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in New Orleans is 98.60% versus 99.19% in Central City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central City 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Milan, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central Business District, New Orleans, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tulane Gravier, New Orleans, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Uptown, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marlyville, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gert Town, New Orleans, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Audubon, New Orleans, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- North Stamford, Stamford, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montopolis, Austin, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mt Pleasant, Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Neighbors Southwest, Beaverton, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Beach, Atlantic Beach, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Broadway, Newark, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Clairemont, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Plymouth, Plymouth, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Shores, North Bay Village, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montclare, Elmwood Park, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds