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In Rhode Island there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.43% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 167 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 Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.43% of Rhode 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 Rhode Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Rhode Island?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Rhode Island.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Rhode Island home can get up to 167 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rhode Island.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Rhode Island, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rhode Island
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.45%, or 1,014,521 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode 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 Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rhode 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rhode Island fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 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
- 44.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rhode Island
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.32%, or 837,501 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rhode Island
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.32%, or 837,501 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rhode Island.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rhode Island
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 26.27%, or 288,317 people, have Verizon fixed wireless 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 a small portion of Rhode Island.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 449 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 78.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 32 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 78.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rhode Island Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Rhode Island compare to the rest of the United States?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Rhode Island are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 167 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the state. Average fixed wireless coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 95.43% in Rhode Island.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New York: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Utah: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Texas: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds