In Newport County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 44.47% of the county. 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 Newport County, RI.
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Newport County, RI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Newport County
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 Newport County are not shown.
Newport County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Newport County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 44.47% of Newport County. 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 Newport County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Newport County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Newport County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Newport County home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 44.46% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Newport County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Newport County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Newport County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.09% of Newport County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.46% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.70% of Newport County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport County, along with details on where in Newport County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Newport County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 44.46%, or 38,073 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, east, north, west, southwest, south, and southeast Newport County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Newport County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport County. The fastest plan anyone in Newport County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Newport County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Newport County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Newport County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport County 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 90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Newport County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Newport County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Newport County are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 2,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 44.47% in Newport County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kent County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New London County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Talladega County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cheshire County, NH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Christian County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clallam County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clearfield County, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cole County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coryell County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds