TV and Internet Providers in Rapides Parish, LA


In Rapides Parish there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,140 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Rapides Parish

Optimum | Cable

Availability:

87.07%

Avg. Speed:

916 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

40.80%

Avg. Speed:

11 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

40.80%

Avg. Speed:

11 Mbps

MetroNet | Fiber

Availability:

39.08%

Avg. Speed:

2,778 Mbps

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

21.83%

Avg. Speed:

4,243 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

21.83%

Avg. Speed:

4,243 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

6.16%

Avg. Speed:

54 Mbps

Optimum | Fiber

Availability:

5.09%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

SwyftConnect | Fiber

Availability:

1.63%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

93.08%

Avg. Speed:

61 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

65.57%

Avg. Speed:

52 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

65.57%

Avg. Speed:

52 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

16.87%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Rapides Parish Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 97.85% of Rapides Parish. 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 MetroNet. Now you can call companies in Rapides Parish with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Rapides Parish?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rapides Parish.

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The average Rapides Parish home can get up to 2,140 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 16.86% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rapides Parish.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Rapides Parish, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Rapides Parish?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rapides Parish you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.29% of Rapides Parish homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 36.64% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.28%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.64%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.15% of Rapides Parish homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Rapides Parish

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The map shows how competitive the Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.2 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Rapides Parish internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rapides Parish 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 county.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Rapides Parish internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Rapides Parish needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rapides Parish, along with details on where in Rapides Parish and at what speeds.

Optimum Cable in Rapides Parish, LA

Optimum cable coverage

About 87.07%, or 113,214 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rapides Parish.

 

Optimum cable download speeds

Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 916 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 94.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Optimum cable upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish cable providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.

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Optimum's Rapides Parish cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 94.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Rapides Parish, LA

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 40.80%, or 53,047 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rapides Parish.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 11 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 96.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 slowest compared to other Rapides Parish DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Rapides Parish DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 96.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Rapides Parish, LA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 40.80%, or 53,047 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rapides Parish.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 11 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 96.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 slowest compared to other Rapides Parish DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.

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AT&T's Rapides Parish DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 96.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MetroNet Fiber in Rapides Parish, LA

MetroNet fiber coverage

About 39.08%, or 50,809 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, south, east, west, southwest, north, and southeast Rapides Parish area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rapides Parish.

 

MetroNet fiber download speeds

MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 2,778 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MetroNet customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 43.1% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
  • 56.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

MetroNet fiber upload speeds

In Rapides Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rapides Parish fiber providers. MetroNet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 5,120 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, MetroNet customers can get speeds up to 2,778 Mbps.

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MetroNet's Rapides Parish fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 43.1% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
  • 56.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fiber in Rapides Parish, LA

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 21.83%, or 28,388 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 4,243 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 81.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,243 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Rapides Parish fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 81.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Rapides Parish, LA

AT&T fiber coverage

About 21.83%, or 28,388 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 4,243 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 81.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,243 Mbps.

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AT&T's Rapides Parish fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 81.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Rapides Parish, LA

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 6.16%, or 8,009 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Rapides Parish area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rapides Parish.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 54 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 19.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 40.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Rapides Parish download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rapides Parish DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Rapides Parish DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 48.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 40.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Optimum Fiber in Rapides Parish, LA

Optimum fiber coverage

About 5.09%, or 6,617 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rapides Parish.

 

Optimum fiber download speeds

Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Rapides Parish customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Optimum fiber upload speeds

In Rapides Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rapides Parish fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optimum's Rapides Parish fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

 

 

SwyftConnect Fiber in Rapides Parish, LA

SwyftConnect fiber coverage

About 1.63%, or 2,116 people, have SwyftConnect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and southeast Rapides Parish area. SwyftConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rapides Parish.

 

SwyftConnect fiber download speeds

SwyftConnect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SwyftConnect fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from SwyftConnect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rapides Parish customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SwyftConnect customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

SwyftConnect fiber upload speeds

In Rapides Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SwyftConnect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SwyftConnect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rapides Parish fiber providers. SwyftConnect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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SwyftConnect's Rapides Parish fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rapides Parish, LA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 93.08%, or 121,030 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish.

 

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 Rapides Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 61 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 48.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 51.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 average compared to other Rapides Parish fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish 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 11 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Rapides Parish fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 48.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 51.5% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rapides Parish, LA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 65.57%, or 85,251 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rapides Parish.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 52 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 36.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 62.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.1 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Rapides Parish fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 36.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 62.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rapides Parish, LA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 65.57%, or 85,251 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rapides Parish.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rapides Parish customers is up to 52 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 36.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 62.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.1 Mbps.

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AT&T's Rapides Parish fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 36.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 62.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rapides Parish, LA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 16.87%, or 21,929 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rapides Parish area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rapides Parish.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapides Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rapides Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Rapides Parish can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rapides Parish customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Rapides Parish. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Rapides Parish 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 Rapides Parish fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapides Parish is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Rapides Parish fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Rapides Parish Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rapides Parish or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Rapides Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?

Internet speeds in Rapides Parish are slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 2,140 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 97.85% in Rapides Parish.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rapides Parish are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7130198.85%
7130299.67%
7130399.27%
7136095.75%
7148595.88%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
7140599.24%
7134697.86%
7140997.64%
7146763.83%
7132398.63%

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