Today, users can do more with the internet than ever before, and America Connects gives you more ways to get connected. Just enter your address inside the box above to find internet providers and the most affordable plans in your city.
Trying to determine which internet service will work the best for you? Continue reading to learn more about internet access options, speeds and more.
Which Louisiana High Speed Internet Service is Right for you?
The internet has turned into a powerful tool that enables you to keep in touch with friends and family, work remotely in your own home, download media for entertainment on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) know that your internet needs are unique and now they offer more options for high speed internet than ever.
What's High Speed Internet?
When the internet was first unveiled in the mid-1990's, the only option was what is known as dial-up service. Dial-up delivers internet access to the home utilizing a local phone number and active phone line. At the time this was a great choice for many people since most already had a home phone.
Nevertheless, internet speeds tended to be slow and depended on your local area. One other drawback was that in order to gain access to the internet the phone line used as the connection needed to be free. As the internet evolved to incorporate more robust media and sites many determined they needed a faster internet service.
Internet Service Providers looked to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to provide faster internet services. These methods are known as "broadband". Over time as the services have gotten better, the measurement for what's considered broadband has evolved.
Today, the FCC considers an internet service to be high speed if it has data download or upload speeds in excess of 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your high-speed internet can still vary based on several factors for example how much bandwidth you share with other subscribers employing your internet service provider and your proximity to your ISP.
Those thinking about broadband internet can pick between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet, or fiber optic high speed internet services.
Louisiana Cable Internet Services and Providers
Cable internet services use a cable TV connection to provide consumers with broadband internet access. In order to make the connection there is a cable modem on the users end and a cable modem termination system at the cable providers end. The length between the modem and termination system can be up to 100 miles without any difficulties occurring.
Cable internet can work at as much as 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may restrict the volume of data being transmitted. Moreover, when using cable broadband internet services you share bandwidth with other customers. The network monitor makes sure that bandwidth is distributed efficiently to ensure service doesn't slow during hours when overall usage peaks.
There are a number of service provider options for cable internet. Comcast, Time Warner and Cox Communcations are all top cable high speed internet service providers throughout the majority of the U.S..
Check the availability of cable high speed internet service in your neighborhood - call the number above or enter your address within the secure search form to get started.
Louisiana DSL High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband internet services transfer data utilizing a copper phone line. Unlike dial-up services, DSL works off of frequencies that are not used for making phone calls by splitting the line in two - one for voice calls and another for high speed internet use.
DSL lines go from a central office out to consumers. Typically this limits DSL distribution to a short distance of 2 miles from the central office, though some lines run up to five miles long. This factor also affects the specific download and upload speeds.
The good news is that little to no infrastructure is needed and it is a true broadband internet service that transmits data at a rate of up to 10Mbps. DSL may also provide better stability and security than various other options because it is being provided by a phone line that often isn't shared.
Leading DSL internet service providers include AT&T and Verizon. You can find DSL options from service providers in your city by entering your address in the box above.
Louisiana Satellite Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Satellite internet services utilize orbiting satellites to capture and pass on broadband data between a satellite company and its subscribers. Though the download and upload speeds are considered broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over many miles users can occasionally experience signal delays of about 1-2 seconds.
Despite the potential for short delays, satellite internet is capable of supplying data at 5Mbps. Satellite high speed internet is perfect for those wanting high speed internet in rural areas where other internet services aren't available. AT&T and the Dish Network are both top providers of satellite high speed internet services.
See if satellite high speed internet services are available in your area by entering your address in the box above.
Louisiana Fiber Optic Internet Services and Providers
Fiber Optic is the newest and fastest way to bring internet into the home. Networks of fiber optic cables can deliver broadband internet nearly 25 times faster than other broadband options and provide an extremly stable internet connection. This is mainly because fiber optic wiring is more sturdy than other connections and isn't troubled by storms, static or noise.
For those trying to find the fastest high speed broadband internet access fiber optic is the way to go. Fiber optic networks are renowned for their ability to transmit data at rates as high as 50 Mbps.
Currently, Comcast and AT&T deliver fiber optic/copper hybrid services but 100% fiber optic internet services are only obtainable through Verizon FiOS. They started providing fiber optic internet services in 2006 and are continuously increasing their service areas.
See if fiber optic high speed internet services are available in your city - call the toll free number above for personal assistance or enter your address in the secure search form.
