The area’s largest fiber internet service provider, AT&T Fiber, is the best ISP in Shreveport, Louisiana. Starting prices are a little higher than local broadband competitor Xfinity, but the speeds (up to 5,000 megabits per second, the fastest in Shreveport) and simple service terms — unlimited data, no contracts and no set price increases — give it a clear advantage over Xfinity.
Xfinity is still worth consideration in Shreveport, particularly if AT&T Fiber is unavailable or you’re shopping for cheap internet. Xfinity has the cheapest internet in Shreveport, starting at $20 per month for speeds up to 75Mbps, plus a variety of other competitively priced plans ranging from 200 to 1,200Mbps.
AT&T and Xfinity are Shreveport’s main high-speed internet providers, but wireless internet from T-Mobile Home Internet may be another practical option for broadband in your area. Speeds aren’t nearly as fast as AT&T Fiber or Xfinity, but the low-hassle service with no data caps, equipment fees or contracts, not to mention an added discount for select mobile customers, make it worth checking out nonetheless.
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CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Shreveport across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers’ terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider’s website.
Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider’s pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs, while the text is specific to what’s available in Shreveport. The prices referenced within this article’s text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month — a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like signing a term contract or bundling with multiple services.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Best internet in Shreveport, Louisiana
Speed range
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300 – 5,000Mbps
Price range
$55 – $250 per month
Our take – AT&T Fiber’s high customer satisfaction (ranked highest among all fiber providers by the American Customer Satisfaction Index in 2023) is a testament to its ability to deliver fast speeds and transparent pricing. The 100% fiber ISP offers plans ranging from 300 to 5,000Mbps in Shreveport, each with free equipment, unlimited data and no contract requirements.
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Speed range
300 – 5,000Mbps
Price range
$55 – $250 per month
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Speed range
75 – 2,000Mbps
Price range
$20 – $120 per month
Our take – Xfinity’s available just about everywhere in Shreveport, offering speeds of 75 to 1,200Mbps starting at $20 to $85 per month. Considering the speeds you get for the price, Xfinity is the cheapest internet provider in Shreveport, but a one- or two-year contract may be required to get the lowest rate. Additionally, plans may come with an equipment fee (if you choose to rent), data cap and set price increase after one or two years of service.
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Speed range
75 – 2,000Mbps
Price range
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$20 – $120 per month
Connection
Fixed wireless
Speed range
72 – 245Mbps
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Price range
$60 per month
Our take – Fixed wireless internet has added some much-needed broadband competition in areas like Shreveport, where a single fiber and cable ISP are available. T-Mobile Home Internet has the greatest wireless internet coverage in the area and offers service starting at $60 per month for speeds ranging from 72-245Mbps. There are no contracts, so there’s no risk in trying it out to see what speeds you can get.
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Connection
Fixed wireless
Speed range
72 – 245Mbps
Price range
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$60 per month
Shreveport, Louisiana, internet providers compared
Provider
Internet technology
Monthly price range
Speed range
Monthly equipment costs
Data cap
Contract
CNET review score
AT&T
DSL, fiber
$55 DSL, $55-$225 fiber
10-100Mbps DSL, 300-5,000Mbps fiber
None
None
None
7.4
T-Mobile Home Internet
Fixed wireless
$60 ($40-$50 with eligible mobile plans)
72-245Mbps
None
None
None
7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Fixed wireless
$50-$70 ($35-$45 with eligible mobile plans)
50-1,000Mbps
None
None
None
7.2
Xfinity
Cable
$20-$85
75-1,200Mbps
$15 (included in most plans)
1.2TB
1-2 years for lowest pricing
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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How to find internet deals and promotions in Shreveport
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Shreveport depend on what discounts are available during a given period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Shreveport internet providers, such as Xfinity and T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or free equipment rental for a limited time. Others, including AT&T Fiber, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Fastest internet plans in Shreveport
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What’s a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines — and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics — browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Shreveport
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
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Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
Are customers happy with their service?
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Internet providers in Shreveport, Louisiana, FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Shreveport?
AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Shreveport. The 100% fiber provider has the largest fiber network in the Shreveport area, the fastest speeds (up to 5,000Mbps) and the highest customer satisfaction in 2023, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Unlike local competitor Xfinity, all AT&T Fiber plans include free equipment, unlimited data and no contract requirements.
Is fiber internet available in Shreveport?
Around three in 10 Shreveport households, roughly 30,600 residences, are serviceable for fiber internet, according to recent FCC data. Serviceability is greatest in the Normandy Village and Broadmoor Terrace communities, but fiber internet can be found in select neighborhoods throughout the city. AT&T Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet provider in Shreveport.
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What is the cheapest internet provider in Shreveport?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet plans in Shreveport with service starting at $20 per month for speeds up to 75Mbps. For $15 more per month, Xfinity offers more than double the speed, up to 200Mbps.
Faster Xfinity plans are also competitively priced. Xfinity Fast, which has the same starting price as AT&T Fiber at $55 per month, offers up to 400Mbps whereas customers will get max speeds of 300Mbps with AT&T. Gig service is also priced lower than AT&T as 1,000Mbps from Xfinity starts at $60 per month compared with $80 from AT&T Fiber.
Which internet provider in Shreveport offers the fastest plan?
AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet speeds in Shreveport, up to 5,000Mbps, starting at $225 per month. A 2,000Mbps plan, starting at $125 monthly, is also available. Both plans are faster than the max speeds from Xfinity in Shreveport (1,200Mbps) and come with symmetrical upload and download speeds, a benefit largely available only with fiber internet service.
Newlab New Orleans is deepening its energy-tech ambitions with a new partnership alongside JERA, Japan’s largest power generator, to accelerate next-generation carbon capture solutions for heavy industries across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, The Center Square writes.
The collaboration brings JERA Ventures into Newlab’s public-private innovation hub, where startups gain access to lab space and high-end machinery to commercialize technologies aimed at cutting emissions and improving industrial efficiency.
The move builds momentum as Newlab prepares to open its fifth global hub next fall at the former Naval Support Activity site, adding New Orleans to a network that includes Riyadh and Detroit. JERA’s footprint in Louisiana is already growing—from a joint venture on CF Industries’ planned $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant to investments in solar generation and Haynesville shale assets—positioning the company as a significant player in the state’s clean-energy transition.
Federal immigration authorities are keeping a tight lid on key details as “Catahoula Crunch” closes its first week in southeast Louisiana, Verite writes.
The operation—one of Department of Homeland Security’s largest recent urban crackdowns—began with raids at home-improvement stores and aims for 5,000 arrests, according to plans previously reviewed by the Associated Press. While DHS publicly highlighted arrests of immigrants with violent criminal records, AP data shows fewer than one-third of the 38 detainees in the first two days had prior convictions.
Meanwhile, advocacy groups report widespread fear in Hispanic communities, with residents avoiding hospitals, schools, workplaces and even grocery stores amid sightings of federal agents.
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Business impacts are already visible: restaurants and Hispanic-serving corridors like Broad Street appear unusually quiet, with staff shortages forcing menu cuts and temporary closures. School absenteeism has doubled in Jefferson Parish, and protests have spread across New Orleans and surrounding suburbs as local leaders demand transparency around federal tactics.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana State Police is opening its doors throughout December, hosting open house events aimed at giving potential applicants a closer look at what it takes to become a state trooper.
Troop leaders said the goal is to recruit men and women who are prepared for the demands of the job and committed to serving their communities.
Troop A Public Information Officer Shelby Mayfield said the open houses are designed to make the application process more accessible.
“One of the reasons we generated these open houses was to allow our applicants to come in and get a look inside the troop, meet some state troopers from across the troop area, and ask whatever questions they may have to the recruiters who are present,” Mayfield said.
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Along with information sessions, Mayfield said the events help future applicants better understand the daily responsibilities of law enforcement and the mindset troopers are expected to bring to the job.
“We want to make sure that that trooper knows how important officer safety is,” he said. “But more importantly, we want to make sure they go out there with a pure heart.”
The Louisiana State Police Training Academy is known for its rigorous curriculum that prepares cadets for real-world situations. From crash investigations to communication skills, instructors focus on developing well-rounded troopers who can serve safely and effectively.
Mayfield said applicants must be ready for a variety of interactions, not just emergencies.
“Not everything is going to be a high-intensity, rapidly evolving situation,” he said. “You need to be able to deal with the public to accomplish your job, and that’s why we preach not just getting the job done, but being able to relate to the public so you can meet their needs.”
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The application deadline for Cadet Class 109 is Jan. 6, 2026. Mayfield encourages anyone who feels called to the profession to take the next step.
“If this is something you genuinely have in your heart to do, reach out to somebody when it’s convenient for you,” he said. “Even if you miss a deadline, never give up because it’s never too late.”
Open house events will continue throughout the month at troop locations across Louisiana. More information on Cadet Class 109 and the application process is available on the Louisiana State Police website.
