In 02881 there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 25.09% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in 02881, RI.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in 02881
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 02881 are not shown.
02881 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 02881 is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 25.09% of 02881. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in 02881 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 02881?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 02881.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 02881 home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 25.09% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 02881?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 02881 you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 02881 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.09% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 74.91% of 02881 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 02881, along with details on where in 02881 and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in 02881, RI

Cox cable coverage
About 25.09%, or 2,106 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 02881 area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 02881.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 02881. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 02881. The fastest plan anyone in 02881 can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 02881 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In 02881 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 02881 cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 02881 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
02881 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 02881 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 02881 compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in 02881 are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 2,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 25.09% in 02881.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 02881 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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