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In Cranston there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 121 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 Cranston, RI.
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Cranston, RI Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 98.27% of Cranston. 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 Cranston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Cranston?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Cranston.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Cranston home can get up to 121 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 42.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cranston.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Cranston, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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 Fixed Wireless in Cranston, RI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 91.54%, or 76,214 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cranston customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cranston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Cranston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Cranston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cranston, RI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 91.54%, or 76,214 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cranston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cranston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cranston customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cranston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Cranston fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Cranston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cranston, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.08%, or 75,833 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cranston 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 Cranston.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston 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 Cranston customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 57.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cranston 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cranston 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 Cranston 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cranston, RI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 18.34%, or 15,270 people, have Verizon fixed wireless 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 a small portion of Cranston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cranston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cranston. The fastest plan anyone in Cranston can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cranston customers is up to 390 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cranston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cranston fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Cranston is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cranston Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Cranston compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Cranston are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 121 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 98.27% in Cranston.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 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
- Providence, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Warwick, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Providence, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- West Warwick, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hope, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rumford, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Barrington, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cedar Rapids, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Apple Valley, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Baytown, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bellflower, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Acworth, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alafaya, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds