In Old Athens there are 7 residential internet providers covering 89.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 227 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
7 Internet Service Providers in Old Athens
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 Old Athens are not shown.
Old Athens 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 Old Athens
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 89.53% of Old Athens. 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 318 HighSpeed. Now you can call companies in Old Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Old Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Old Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Old Athens home can get up to 227 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 36.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Old Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Old Athens, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Old Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Old Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Old Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 89.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.47% of Old Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Old Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Old Athens 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 Old Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Old Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Old Athens homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless 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. Old Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Old Athens badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Old Athens, along with details on where in Old Athens and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Old Athens, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 2.62%, or 5 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Old Athens 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 Old Athens.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Old Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Old Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Old Athens 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 Old Athens DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Old Athens, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 2.62%, or 5 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Old Athens 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 Old Athens.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Old Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Old Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Old Athens 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 Old Athens DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Old Athens, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.53%, or 171 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Athens 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 Old Athens.
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 Old Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Old Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Old Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Athens 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 slowest compared to other Old Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
318 HighSpeed Fixed Wireless in Old Athens, LA
318 HighSpeed fixed wireless coverage
About 36.65%, or 70 people, have 318 HighSpeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Old Athens area. 318 HighSpeed is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Old Athens.
318 HighSpeed fixed wireless download speeds
318 HighSpeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, 318 HighSpeed fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Old Athens can order from 318 HighSpeed goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Old Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
318 HighSpeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 318 HighSpeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, 318 HighSpeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Old Athens fixed wireless providers. 318 HighSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Athens is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Old Athens, LA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.62%, or 5 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Old Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Old Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Old Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Old Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Old Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Old Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Old Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Old Athens compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Old Athens are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 227 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 89.53% in Old Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Old Athens 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
- Athens, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marsalis, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sibley, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gibsland, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Lebanon, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hurricane, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pratt, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aycock, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arcadia, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Olivet, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oxoboxo River, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oxley, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owassa, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osnabrock, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osborn, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oramel, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ookala, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ollie, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pachitla, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds