In Poole there are 6 residential internet providers covering 94.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 523 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Poole
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 Poole are not shown.
Poole 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 94.40% of Poole. 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 Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Poole with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Poole?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Poole.
Internet Speed Key
The average Poole home can get up to 523 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 10.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Poole.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Poole, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Poole?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Poole 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 Poole homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 94.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.60% of Poole homes.
Internet Market Health in Poole
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Poole 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 Poole based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Poole internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Poole homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and cable, 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. Poole 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, Poole badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Poole, along with details on where in Poole and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Poole, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 70.90%, or 190 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Poole area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Poole.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Poole. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Poole. The fastest plan anyone in Poole can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Poole customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Poole 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 Poole cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Poole is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Poole, LA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 86.19%, or 231 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southwest, and central Poole area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Poole.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Poole. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Poole. The fastest plan anyone in Poole can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Poole customers is up to 561 Mbps.
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- 11.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 87.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Poole download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Poole fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 3 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 Poole is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 236 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 87.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Poole, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 9.33%, or 25 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Poole area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Poole.
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 Poole. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Poole. The fastest plan anyone in Poole can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Poole customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Poole 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 Poole 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 Poole is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Poole, LA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.99%, or 8 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Poole 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 Poole.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Poole. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Poole. The fastest plan anyone in Poole can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Poole customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Poole 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 below average compared to other Poole fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Poole is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Poole Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Poole or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Poole compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Poole are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 523 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 94.40% in Poole.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Poole 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
- Elm Grove, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Ringgold, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hall Summit, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodardville, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frierson, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jamestown, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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