City in Louisiana, United States
Internet in New Orleans: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in New Orleans?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés in the Warehouse District, Uptown and Bywater have good wifi; coworking is limited.
Getting online in New Orleans
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cox cable and AT&T fibre; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly $50–85 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Laptop-friendly cafés in the Warehouse District, Uptown and Bywater have good wifi; coworking is limited. |
| Outages | Storm and power outages are possible in hurricane season |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in New Orleans
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Regus | Central Business District | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in New Orleans?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés in the Warehouse District, Uptown and Bywater have good wifi; coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in New Orleans?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in New Orleans?
Yes: Regus.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- RTA (New Orleans Regional Transit Authority)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- New Orleans & Company (tourism)
- Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.