
DSL Internet Availability Key
The map above shows Rhode Island DSL coverage and that of nearby places. DSL internet varies wildly in speeds based on distance, but can provide adequate speeds for most households. Unfortunately, there are 0 DSL internet providers that serve more than 1% of the population within Rhode Island proper, or the state official boundaries. Alternative internet options to DSL are listed below.
Rhode Island Internet Options
Technology |
Availability |
Number of providers |
Avg. Speed |
Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiber TV & Internet |
89.59% |
3 |
944 Mbps |
|
Cable TV & Internet |
91.99% |
2 |
2,000 Mbps |
|
DSL Internet |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00 Mbps |
|
Fixed Wireless Internet |
95.43% |
4 |
167 Mbps |
|
Satellite TV & Internet |
100% |
Many |
15 Mbps |
DSL Internet Speeds Close to Rhode Island
Rhode Island DSL speeds aren't applicable as there are no providers, but the map below can be used to find nearby states with fast DSL service options.

DSL Internet Speed Key
Rhode Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
Usually with DSL you would set up satellite TV service anyway. It's worth investigating one of the internet options above. If there are no alternatives in Rhode Island, satellite internet is an option.
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
If you're choosing an area based on DSL coverage or speed, we've selected some nearby and similar states.
Nearby States
- Massachusetts: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Connecticut: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Pennsylvania: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Texas: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


