In Exeter there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.15% of the city. 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 Exeter, RI.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Exeter
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 Exeter are not shown.
Exeter Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Exeter is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.15% of Exeter. 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 Exeter above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Exeter?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Exeter.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Exeter home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.15% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Exeter?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Exeter you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.52% of Exeter homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.15% 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 Exeter homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Exeter, along with details on where in Exeter and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Exeter, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 97.15%, or 5,697 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Exeter area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Exeter.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Exeter. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Exeter. The fastest plan anyone in Exeter can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Exeter customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter 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 39 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Exeter Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Exeter or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Exeter compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Exeter are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 97.15% in Exeter.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Exeter 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
- Fisherville, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Slocum, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- West Kingston, RI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wyoming, RI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Kingstown, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- West Greenwich, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kingston, RI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Saunderstown, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Richmond, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- East Greenwich, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Nicholls, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Scituate, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Oaks, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Judson, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Fort Lewis, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Fond du Lac, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Caldwell, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Beach, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Normandy Park, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Norlina, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds