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Internet Providers in Athens, Louisiana

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Home Internet in Athens, LA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • SkyRider Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • SkyRider Communications
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%

Best Internet Providers in Athens, LA

Viasat Internet is a top provider in Athens, Louisiana. It uses a satellite connection with download speeds up to 150 Mbps and covers 100% of the village, starting at $99.99 per month. Viasat's full coverage and reliable performance make it a good choice for residents needing robust internet for streaming and telecommuting.

HughesNet, also covering 100% of Athens, offers 100 Mbps speeds at a more affordable $49.99 per month, making it a budget-friendly option. Meanwhile, Starlink nearly matches this coverage at 99.80% with the fastest speeds of 220 Mbps and a price of $120 per month. Starlink's high speeds are perfect for high-bandwidth activities.

In the absence of DSL, cable, or fiber, Athens residents rely on these satellite providers to stay connected.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Athens, LA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, LA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.18%

Internet Providers in Athens, LA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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