In Barrington there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,998 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 Barrington, RI.
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Barrington, RI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Barrington
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 Barrington are not shown.
Barrington Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Barrington is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.47% of Barrington. 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 Barrington above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Barrington?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Barrington.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Barrington home can get up to 1,998 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barrington.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Barrington, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Barrington?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barrington you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Barrington homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.47% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Barrington homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barrington, along with details on where in Barrington and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Barrington, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 99.14%, or 17,673 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barrington area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Barrington.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barrington. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barrington. The fastest plan anyone in Barrington can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Barrington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Barrington 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 Barrington cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barrington is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 79 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband Cable in Barrington, RI
i3 Broadband cable coverage
About 95.46%, or 17,017 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Barrington area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Barrington.
i3 Broadband cable download speeds
i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barrington. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barrington. The fastest plan anyone in Barrington can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Barrington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband cable upload speeds
In Barrington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for i3 Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Barrington cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barrington is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Barrington Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barrington or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Barrington compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Barrington are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,998 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 99.47% in Barrington.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barrington 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Riverside, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Warren, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Swansea, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Providence, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Swansea, MA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warwick, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Seekonk, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rumford, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cranston, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Spanish Lake, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brewster, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Brookfield, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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