In Rhode Island there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 89.59% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 944 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 Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island are not shown.
Rhode Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rhode Island is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 89.59% of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rhode Island?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rhode Island.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rhode Island home can get up to 944 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rhode Island.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Rhode Island, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rhode Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rhode Island you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.06% of Rhode Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.90% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.58% of Rhode Island homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rhode Island, along with details on where in Rhode Island and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Rhode Island
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.33%, or 925,414 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rhode Island.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 939 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rhode Island fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 879 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Rhode Island
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.33%, or 925,414 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rhode Island.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 939 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rhode Island fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 879 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Rhode Island
Cox fiber coverage
About 5.72%, or 62,803 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 1,021 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rhode Island Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rhode Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rhode Island compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Rhode Island are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 944 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 89.59% in Rhode Island.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rhode Island 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Massachusetts: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Texas: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, faster speeds