In North Smithfield there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.98% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,999 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.
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North Smithfield, RI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in North Smithfield
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 North Smithfield are not shown.
North Smithfield Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Smithfield is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.98% of North Smithfield. 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 North Smithfield above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in North Smithfield?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Smithfield.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average North Smithfield home can get up to 1,999 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.91% 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 North Smithfield.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of North Smithfield, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Smithfield?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Smithfield you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.87% of North Smithfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.98% 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 North Smithfield homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Smithfield, along with details on where in North Smithfield and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in North Smithfield, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 96.91%, or 11,729 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Smithfield area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Smithfield.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Smithfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Smithfield. The fastest plan anyone in North Smithfield can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all North Smithfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield 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 65 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in North Smithfield, RI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.21%, or 389 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north North Smithfield area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Smithfield.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Smithfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Smithfield. The fastest plan anyone in North Smithfield can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Smithfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In North Smithfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Smithfield cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Smithfield is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
North Smithfield Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Smithfield or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in North Smithfield compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in North Smithfield are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,999 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 96.98% in North Smithfield.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Smithfield 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
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