In North Providence there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 92.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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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North Providence, RI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in North Providence
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 North Providence are not shown.
North Providence 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 North Providence is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 92.62% of North Providence. 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 North Providence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in North Providence?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Providence.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average North Providence home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 92.62% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in North Providence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Providence you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of North Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.04% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.96% of North Providence homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Providence, along with details on where in North Providence and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in North Providence, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 92.62%, or 16,126 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Providence area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Providence.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Providence. The fastest plan anyone in North Providence can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all North Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Providence 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 North Providence fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Providence is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Providence, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 92.62%, or 16,126 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Providence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Providence.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Providence. The fastest plan anyone in North Providence can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all North Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Providence 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 North Providence fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Providence is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
North Providence Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Providence or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in North Providence compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in North Providence are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 92.62% in North Providence.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Providence 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
- Johnston, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Smithfield, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stillwater, RI: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Lincoln, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central Falls, RI: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Pawtucket, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cranston, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bothell West, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tanque Verde, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Burke Centre, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Broussard, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brookshire, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyandanch, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brockport, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeville, PA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Bridgeview, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds