• 5G coverage in Louisiana is provided by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless. • 3G/4G LTE coverage in Louisiana is provided by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless. There are a total of 39 carriers with plans starting at $0/mo with Unlimited data.
Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception.
Cell Phone Plans in Louisiana
Searching for cheap cell phone plans in Louisiana? You're not alone. Louisianans spend 5.17% of their annual income on phone service—significantly above the national average. Translated to dollars and cents, the average Louisiana home spends $2,978/year on cell service. The easiest way to cut this cost is by switching to a cheap prepaid plan from an MVNO like Mint Mobile, saving you $2,321 each year.
The cost of phone service in Louisiana
Average yearly spend per household: $2,978
Income spent on phone bills: 5.17% (vs. national avg. 3.63%)
Total family spend statewide: $5.3B
Potential cost with the cheapest unlimited plan: $657
Annual overspending per household: $2,321
If seeing how much you can save by switching has you ready to pull the trigger, you must check coverage first. Picking a plan on a network with strong service ensures you won't experience slow data or dropped calls. In Louisiana, coverage depends on which part of the state you live in, specifically, whether you live in a rural area or near a city center.
T-Mobile is strong in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport for 5G.
AT&T and Verizon dominate LTE coverage across rural bayou areas and coastal regions.
In northern Louisiana and small towns along I-20, Verizon tends to perform best.
Once you've determined which network performs the strongest where you live, you can choose a carrier on that network.
If T-Mobile's 5G network is widely available, a Mint Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile plan is the right choice. Mint Mobile plans start at just $15/month, and they often run deals, making their plans 50% off.
US Mobileis an excellent option if you live near AT&T towers and need large data allotments. Their $25 unlimited plan is often our top overall phone plan pick.
For great Verizon coverage at a fraction of the cost, Visibleis our top pick, with unlimited data plans starting at just $25/month.
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