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Internet Providers in Jena, Louisiana

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Home Internet in Jena, LA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • SwyftConnect
    • SkyRider Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28%
  • 6. SwyftConnect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 73.9%
  • SkyRider Communications
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Jena, LA

In Jena, Louisiana, Brightspeed offers DSL connections to 89.40% of the town, making it the top internet service provider. With maximum download speeds of 60 Mbps, Brightspeed supports browsing, streaming, and remote work. The service starts at $50 per month, providing a good balance of speed and affordability. While not the fastest, its wide coverage makes it crucial for many residents.

Viasat Internet provides full coverage in Jena using satellite connections, with speeds up to 150 Mbps. However, its $199.99 per month starting price might deter cost-sensitive users. Hughesnet, another satellite provider, covers 99.90% of the area and offers speeds of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. Both Viasat and Hughesnet cater to underserved locations, but the town still lacks diverse connection types, relying mainly on DSL and satellite, despite 66% fiber availability.

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
  • Viasat
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
99.97%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • SwyftConnect
73.92%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Jena, Louisiana

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Provider Connection Types in Jena, LA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Jena, LA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.31%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
65.64999999999999%

Internet Providers in Jena, LA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
SwyftConnect $72.93/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
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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