Internet Providers in Central, Louisiana
29,518 residents · 3 providers · 66.2% fiber availability
Parish-level Connect Score for East Baton Rouge Parish. Scores are computed per parish (v1.0.1), not per community.
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Broadband coverage in Central
3
Providers
66.2%
Fiber availability
99.8%
Served at 100/20+
11,905
Serviceable locations
3 internet providers serve Central's 11,905 serviceable locations. About 66.2% can get fiber, and the fastest advertised plan reaches 5 Gbps. 99.8% of locations have at least one provider at 100/20 Mbps or faster. Coverage reflects federal FCC Broadband Data Collection filings (vintage D25, 2026-06-09).
About broadband in Central
Central is in East Baton Rouge Parish. A 2024 state law, Act 632, bars GUMBO 2.0 grant projects in areas where a local government charges a broadband franchise fee, which put the parish's eligibility in question that year. In October 2026, REV began building a BEAD-funded fiber network in Central covering about 2,840 locations. Separately, AT&T added a new 5G cell site in Central in August 2024 to boost coverage along Joor Road and Zuber Lane.
Sources: wbrz.com, attconnects.com, lightreading.com
Internet providers in Central
Fiber Internet Providers in Central
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AT&T
Up to 5 Gbps · Low latency
- Visit site for Cox Communications (opens in a new tab)
Cox Communications
Up to 2 Gbps · Low latency
- Visit site for REV (opens in a new tab)
REV
Up to 1 Gbps · Low latency
Business carriers
These companies serve businesses only and are not counted as home internet options: Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC.
East Baton Rouge Parish broadband
Central is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, which holds a parish-level Connect Score of 83 out of 100 (v1.0.1). Louisiana's final BEAD awards fund new service to 2,635 locations in East Baton Rouge Parish: 2,635 by fiber.
See full East Baton Rouge Parish coverage and Connect Score →Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Central?
Yes. Fiber reaches about 66.2% of serviceable locations in Central, from AT&T, Cox Communications, and REV.
How many internet providers serve Central?
3 internet providers are reported in Central, including AT&T, Cox Communications, and REV.
What is the fastest internet in Central?
The fastest advertised plan in Central reaches 5 Gbps, from AT&T.
Is Central getting new BEAD-funded internet?
Louisiana's final BEAD awards fund new service to 2,635 locations in East Baton Rouge Parish: 2,635 by fiber.