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In Block Island there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 92.98% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 284 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Block Island, RI.
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Block Island, RI Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Block 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 Block Island are not shown.
Block Island 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 Block Island is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 92.98% of Block Island. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Block Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Block Island?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Block Island.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Block Island home can get up to 284 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 86.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Block Island.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Block Island, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Block Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Block Island you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Block Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 92.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.02% of Block Island homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Block Island, along with details on where in Block Island and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Block Island, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.55%, or 1,305 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Block Island area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Block Island.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Block Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Block Island. The fastest plan anyone in Block Island can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Block Island customers is up to 95 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Block Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Block Island fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Block Island is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Block Island, RI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 86.67%, or 1,222 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, southwest, northwest, west, south, north, and central Block Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Block Island.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Block Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Block Island. The fastest plan anyone in Block Island can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Block Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Block Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Block Island fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Block Island is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Block Island Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Block Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Block Island compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Block Island are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 284 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 92.98% in Block Island.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Block Island are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Charlestown, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- South Kingstown, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tuckertown, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wakefield, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bradford, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Westerly, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Narragansett Pier, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kenyon, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Narragansett, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wakefield-Peacedale, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sun, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wolf Creek, OR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tolarsville, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Heights, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Graniteville, VT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hull, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hueysville, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Holiday Lakes, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- South Pekin, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hankinson, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds