In Newport County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 65.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Fiber internet providers in Newport County, RI.
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Newport County, RI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Newport 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 Newport County are not shown.
Newport County 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 Newport County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 65.86% of Newport County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Newport County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Newport County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Newport County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Newport County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 65.86% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Newport County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.09% of Newport County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.46% 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 3.70% of Newport County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport County, along with details on where in Newport County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Fiber in Newport County, RI
Cox fiber coverage
About 65.86%, or 56,401 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, central, south, north, west, east, and northwest Newport County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Newport County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport County. The fastest plan anyone in Newport County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Newport County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Newport County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Newport County fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Newport County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Newport County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in Newport County are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 65.86% in Newport County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport County 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 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
- Kent County, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New London County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Talladega County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cheshire County, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Christian County, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clearfield County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cole County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coryell County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds