In Tensas Parish there are 9 residential internet providers covering 95.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,150 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Tensas Parish
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 Tensas Parish are not shown.
Tensas Parish Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 95.51% of Tensas 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Tensas Parish with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Tensas Parish?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Tensas Parish.
Internet Speed Key
The average Tensas Parish home can get up to 2,150 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 33.64% 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 Tensas Parish.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Tensas Parish, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Tensas Parish?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tensas 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 43.40% of Tensas Parish homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 38.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.49% of Tensas Parish homes.
Internet Market Health in Tensas Parish
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Tensas 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 Tensas Parish based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Tensas Parish internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Tensas Parish homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Tensas Parish internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Tensas Parish badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tensas Parish, along with details on where in Tensas Parish and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Tensas Parish, LA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 41.45%, or 1,719 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, central, south, southeast, and north Tensas Parish area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tensas Parish.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Tensas 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 fastest compared to other Tensas Parish DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish 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 Tensas Parish, LA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 41.45%, or 1,719 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, central, south, southeast, and north Tensas 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 Tensas Parish.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Tensas 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 fastest compared to other Tensas Parish DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Tensas Parish, LA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 33.64%, or 1,395 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, south, southeast, and central Tensas 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 Tensas Parish.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Tensas 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 Tensas Parish fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Tensas Parish, LA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 33.64%, or 1,395 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, south, southeast, and central Tensas 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 Tensas Parish.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Tensas 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 Tensas Parish fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Tensas Parish, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 33.64%, or 1,395 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southeast, northeast, and north Tensas Parish area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Tensas Parish.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Tensas 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 Tensas Parish cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Volt Broadband Fiber in Tensas Parish, LA
Volt Broadband fiber coverage
About 9.77%, or 405 people, have Volt Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northwest, west, and south Tensas Parish area. Volt Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tensas Parish.
Volt Broadband fiber download speeds
Volt Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Volt Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from Volt Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Volt Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Tensas Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Volt Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Volt Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tensas Parish fiber providers. Volt Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect Fiber in Tensas Parish, LA
Conexon Connect fiber coverage
About 9.09%, or 377 people, have Conexon Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northwest, west, and south Tensas Parish area. Conexon Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tensas Parish.
Conexon Connect fiber download speeds
Conexon Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Conexon Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from Conexon Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect fiber upload speeds
In Tensas Parish download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Conexon Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Conexon Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tensas Parish fiber providers. Conexon Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Lake Bruin Wireless Fixed Wireless in Tensas Parish, LA
Lake Bruin Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 88.52%, or 3,671 people, have Lake Bruin Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, central, south, north, southeast, and west Tensas Parish area. Lake Bruin Wireless is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tensas Parish.
Lake Bruin Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Lake Bruin Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Lake Bruin Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas Parish can order from Lake Bruin Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Tensas Parish customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Lake Bruin Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tensas Parish download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lake Bruin Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Lake Bruin Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tensas Parish fixed wireless providers. Lake Bruin Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tensas Parish is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tensas Parish, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 35.16%, or 1,458 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, north, southeast, southwest, northeast, south, and northwest Tensas 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 some of Tensas 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 Tensas 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 Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tensas 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 below average compared to other Tensas 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 Tensas 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 6.1 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tensas Parish, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.17%, or 173 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, east, central, west, and northeast Tensas Parish 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 Tensas Parish.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 72.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tensas 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 Tensas Parish fixed wireless 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 Tensas Parish is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tensas Parish, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.17%, or 173 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, east, central, west, and northeast Tensas Parish 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 Tensas Parish.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tensas Parish. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tensas Parish. The fastest plan anyone in Tensas 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 Tensas Parish customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tensas 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 Tensas Parish fixed wireless 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 Tensas Parish is up to 3.0 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 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tensas Parish Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tensas Parish or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Tensas Parish compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Tensas Parish are slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 2,150 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 95.51% in Tensas Parish.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tensas Parish 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Claiborne County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Copiah County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winn Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Simpson County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Red River Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alpine County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ness County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northumberland County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Noble County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Niobrara County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nicholas County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds