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Internet Providers in Benton, Louisiana

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Home Internet in Benton, LA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 66.8%
    Benton speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 31.1%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.6%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 8.6%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.6%

Best Internet Providers in Benton, LA

Optimum serves 47% of Benton, Louisiana with a strong cable connection, offering maximal download speeds of up to 940 Mbps, starting at just $40 per month. This positions Optimum as a great mix of speed and affordability for many locals.

Apart from Optimum, Benton residents could consider T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet and Viasat Internet. T-Mobile's 5G service reaches 40% of Benton, providing a download speed between 33-245 Mbps for $50 per month. Viasat offers a ubiquitous coverage with a satellite connection, although with a slightly lower maximum download speed of 150 Mbps for $49.99 a month.

When it comes to internet availability, 19% of Benton has DSL, 47% cable, 22% fiber, 44% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite coverage. Thus, Benton residents have varying options from providers like Optimum, T-Mobile, and Viasat to match their speed requirements, desired connection type, and budget.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
39.57%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
66.75%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Benton, LA

Provider Connection Types in Benton, LA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Benton, LA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
46.550000000000004%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.06%

List of Internet Providers in Benton, LA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Benton, LA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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