Who is our top ranked provider in Gretna LA? [Updated]

Gretna, LA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Gretna, Louisiana and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Gretna:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Cox	Cable	1000 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.8%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	89.2%
3	Nola Broadband	wireless	150 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Gretna LA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Gretna compare to Jefferson Parish? The average speed in Gretna is 30.3 Mbps which is faster than Jefferson Parish overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Louisiana average of 24.85 Mbps.

Gretna Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Jefferson Parish is 23.21 Mbps based upon 714360 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Gretna is 3.85 Mbps. This is 44.6% slower than the average in Louisiana and 66.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Gretna is 30.5% faster than the Jefferson Parish average and 6.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Gretna is 3.85 Mbps. This is 34.6% slower than the Jefferson Parish average and 66.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.5% of Jefferson Parish residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 29.8% of Jefferson Parish residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Gretna residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Cox as the top provider for Gretna, Louisiana.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Gretna, Louisiana?

The following zip codes were used: 70053, 70054 and 70056

How do the internet speeds in Gretna compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Click through to see how the Gretna broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Choudrant, Jonesville, Leonville, River Ridge, Slaughter, Stonewall, Thibodaux

Who has the fastest internet service in Gretna?

Cox and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Gretna.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Gretna - AT&T.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Gretna, LA residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Gretna Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.