In Kingston there are 7 residential internet providers covering 30.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
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7 Internet Service Providers in Kingston
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 Kingston are not shown.
Kingston 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
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Internet service is available in 30.69% of Kingston. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cox. Now you can call companies in Kingston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kingston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kingston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kingston home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 30.69% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Kingston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kingston you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Kingston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.69% 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 69.31% of Kingston homes.
Internet Market Health in Kingston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kingston internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Kingston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kingston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kingston homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Kingston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Kingston is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kingston, along with details on where in Kingston and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Kingston, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 30.69%, or 2,781 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kingston area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kingston.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kingston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Kingston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Kingston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kingston cable providers. Cox 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 Kingston is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kingston, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 30.69%, or 2,781 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kingston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kingston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kingston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kingston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Kingston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Kingston fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kingston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Kingston, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 30.69%, or 2,781 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kingston 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 Kingston.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kingston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kingston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Kingston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Kingston fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kingston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kingston, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 29.67%, or 2,688 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kingston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kingston.
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 Kingston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston 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 Kingston customers is up to 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kingston 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 average compared to other Kingston 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 Kingston 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
- 44.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kingston, RI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 28.88%, or 2,617 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kingston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kingston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kingston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston, RI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 28.88%, or 2,617 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kingston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kingston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kingston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston, RI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.16%, or 377 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Kingston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kingston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kingston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kingston. The fastest plan anyone in Kingston can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kingston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kingston 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 Kingston fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kingston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Kingston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kingston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kingston compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Internet speeds in Kingston are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 1,940 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Rhode Island is 97.42% versus 30.69% in Kingston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kingston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Wakefield-Peacedale, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Kingston, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wakefield, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Saunderstown, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuckertown, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Slocum, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Kingstown, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Narragansett, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Narragansett Pier, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenyon, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bee Ridge, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Birch Bay, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Bear City, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berlin, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berlin, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benton, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belpre, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stokesdale, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Strawberry Plains, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Stephens, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds