In Lafayette there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,440 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 Lafayette
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 are not shown.
Lafayette 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
Availability maps for all providers in Lafayette
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Internet service is available in 99.75% of Lafayette. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Lafayette with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lafayette?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lafayette.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lafayette home can get up to 1,440 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 42.01% 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 Lafayette.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Lafayette, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lafayette?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lafayette you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.72% of Lafayette homes.
- Cable is fastest for 55.84% 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 Lafayette homes.
Internet Market Health in Lafayette
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lafayette 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 Lafayette based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lafayette 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, Lafayette homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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 similar. Lafayette internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Lafayette needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lafayette, along with details on where in Lafayette and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Lafayette, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.77%, or 3,529 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southeast, east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Lafayette area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lafayette.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lafayette customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lafayette download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lafayette cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lafayette is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lafayette, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 47.36%, or 1,692 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, west, southeast, northwest, northeast, and southwest Lafayette area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lafayette.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lafayette customers is up to 1,923 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lafayette download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,916 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Lafayette, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 47.36%, or 1,692 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, west, southeast, northwest, northeast, and southwest Lafayette area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lafayette.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lafayette customers is up to 1,923 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Lafayette download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lafayette fiber 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 Lafayette is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,916 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Lafayette, NY
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.60%, or 93 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Lafayette area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lafayette.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lafayette customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Lafayette download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lafayette fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lafayette is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafayette, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.84%, or 3,496 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, southeast, east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Lafayette 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 Lafayette.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette 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 Lafayette customers is up to 82 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lafayette 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lafayette, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 77.55%, or 2,771 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northwest, east, southeast, west, south, and southwest Lafayette area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lafayette.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lafayette. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lafayette. The fastest plan anyone in Lafayette can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lafayette customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lafayette 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 Lafayette fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lafayette is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lafayette Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lafayette or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lafayette compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Lafayette are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,440 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.75% in Lafayette.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lafayette 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
- Cardiff, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pompey, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sentinel Heights, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Onondaga, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tully, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watervale, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nedrow, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Apulia Station, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fabius, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vesper, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Willis, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osgood, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Leo, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- George West, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Falconer, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Campton, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Athens, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shepherd, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Long Beach, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mayville, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds