In Cranston there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 94.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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 Fiber internet providers in Cranston, RI.
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Cranston, RI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Cranston
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 Cranston are not shown.
Cranston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
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
Where in Cranston is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 94.69% of Cranston. 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 Cranston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Cranston?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Cranston.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Cranston home can get up to 941 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cranston.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cranston, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Cranston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cranston you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Cranston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.41% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.29% of Cranston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cranston, along with details on where in Cranston and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Cranston, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 94.69%, or 78,839 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cranston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cranston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cranston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Cranston 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 Cranston fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cranston 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 Cranston, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 94.69%, or 78,839 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cranston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cranston.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cranston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Cranston 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 Cranston fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cranston 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 Cranston, RI
Cox fiber coverage
About 2.29%, or 1,909 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Cranston 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 Cranston.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cranston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cranston 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 Cranston fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cranston is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Cranston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cranston or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Cranston compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in Cranston are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 94.69% in Cranston.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cranston 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 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
- Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warwick, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Warwick, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hope, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rumford, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barrington, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cedar Rapids, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Apple Valley, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baytown, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bellflower, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Acworth, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alafaya, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds