In 02898 there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.83% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 02898
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 02898 are not shown.
02898 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 02898 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.83% of 02898. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in 02898 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 02898?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 02898.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 02898 home can get up to 997 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 5.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 93.48% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 02898.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 02898, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 02898?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 02898 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.35% of 02898 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.65% of the zip.
- 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 02898 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 02898, along with details on where in 02898 and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in 02898, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.48%, or 1,834 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 02898 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 02898.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 02898. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 02898. The fastest plan anyone in 02898 can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 02898 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In 02898 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 02898 fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 02898 is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in 02898, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.48%, or 1,834 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 02898 area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 02898.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 02898. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 02898. The fastest plan anyone in 02898 can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 02898 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In 02898 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 02898 fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 02898 is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in 02898, RI
Cox fiber coverage
About 5.35%, or 105 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central and west 02898 area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 02898.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 02898. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 02898. The fastest plan anyone in 02898 can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 02898 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In 02898 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 02898 fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 02898 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
02898 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 02898 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 02898 compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in 02898 are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 997 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 98.83% in 02898.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 02898 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 02836, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 02822, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 02833, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 02881, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
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