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In the Providence area there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 96.18% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 171 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 Providence, RI.
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Providence, RI Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in 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 the Providence area are not shown.
Providence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Providence area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 96.18% of the Providence area. 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 the Providence area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Providence area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Providence area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Providence home can get up to 171 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 34.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Providence area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Providence area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Providence area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Providence area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.41% of Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.25% 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 1.99% of Providence homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Providence area, along with details on where in the Providence area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Providence, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.98%, or 1,558,881 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence 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 the Providence area.
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 the Providence area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Providence area. The fastest plan anyone in the Providence area 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 Providence customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Providence area 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 Providence 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 the Providence area 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Providence, RI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.31%, or 1,279,325 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Providence area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Providence area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Providence area. The fastest plan anyone in the Providence area 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 Providence customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Providence area 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 Providence 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 the Providence area 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Providence, RI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.31%, or 1,279,325 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Providence area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Providence area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Providence area. The fastest plan anyone in the Providence area 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 Providence customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Providence area 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 Providence 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 the Providence area 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Providence, RI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 33.81%, or 566,791 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence 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 the Providence area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Providence area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Providence area. The fastest plan anyone in the Providence area 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 Providence customers is up to 376 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Providence area 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 below average compared to other Providence 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 the Providence area 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 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Providence Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Providence area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Providence area compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Providence area are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 171 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 96.18% in the Providence area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Providence area 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
- North Providence, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rumford, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cranston, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pawtucket, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Central Falls, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Seekonk, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, RI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jacksonville, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds