In Fifth Ward there are 7 residential internet providers covering 92.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 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.
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7 Internet Service Providers in Fifth Ward
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 Fifth Ward are not shown.
Fifth Ward 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 92.87% of Fifth Ward. 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 SwyftConnect. Now you can call companies in Fifth Ward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fifth Ward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fifth Ward.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fifth Ward home can get up to 747 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 46.43% 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 Fifth Ward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Fifth Ward, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Fifth Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fifth Ward you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.43% of Fifth Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.65% 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 7.13% of Fifth Ward homes.
Internet Market Health in Fifth Ward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Fifth Ward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fifth Ward 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. Fifth Ward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Fifth Ward needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fifth Ward, along with details on where in Fifth Ward and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Fifth Ward, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 75.62%, or 583 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, north, and central Fifth Ward area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fifth Ward.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fifth Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Fifth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fifth Ward is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
SwyftConnect Fiber in Fifth Ward, LA
SwyftConnect fiber coverage
About 46.43%, or 358 people, have SwyftConnect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northeast Fifth Ward area. SwyftConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Fifth Ward.
SwyftConnect fiber download speeds
SwyftConnect is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fifth Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SwyftConnect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward can order from SwyftConnect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fifth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SwyftConnect fiber upload speeds
In Fifth Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SwyftConnect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SwyftConnect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fifth Ward fiber providers. SwyftConnect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fifth Ward is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Fifth Ward, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 15.30%, or 118 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fifth Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Fifth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 15.30%, or 118 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fifth Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Fifth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fifth Ward is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fifth Ward, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.87%, or 716 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward.
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 Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fifth Ward 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 the fastest compared to other Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fifth Ward, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.29%, or 195 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and north Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fifth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fifth Ward is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fifth Ward, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.29%, or 195 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and north Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fifth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fifth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Fifth Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fifth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fifth Ward is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Fifth Ward Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fifth Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fifth Ward compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Fifth Ward are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 747 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 92.87% in Fifth Ward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fifth Ward 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
- Echo, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson Point, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moncla, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hessmer, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marksville, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Effie, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mansura, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Center Point, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vick, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meeker, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Vaughns Mill, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilbanks, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gage, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gagetown, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Galva, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- White Lake, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Georgesville, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greeley, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warrensburg, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds