In Providence County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 95.81% 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 Providence County, RI.
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Providence County, RI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Providence 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 Providence County are not shown.
Providence County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Providence County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.81% of Providence 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 Providence County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Providence County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Providence County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Providence 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 95.81% 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 Providence County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Providence County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Providence County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Providence County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.34% of Providence County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.77% 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 2.42% of Providence County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Providence County, along with details on where in Providence County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Providence County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 95.81%, or 633,027 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Providence County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence County. The fastest plan anyone in Providence County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Providence County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Providence County 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 74 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Providence County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Providence County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Providence County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Providence 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 95.81% in Providence County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Providence 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
- Bristol County, RI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Windham County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ulster County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Susquehanna County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bradford County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tioga County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arapahoe County, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Denver County, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Davidson County, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bucks County, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds