In Providence there are 5 residential internet providers covering 34.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 445 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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5 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 Providence are not shown.
Providence 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 34.75% of Providence. 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 EMPOWER Broadband. Now you can call companies in Providence with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Providence?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Providence.
Internet Speed Key
The average Providence home can get up to 445 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 15.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Providence.-->
What type of internet should I choose in Providence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Providence you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.25% of Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 19.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 65.25% of Providence homes.
Internet Market Health in Providence
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Providence 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 Providence based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Providence internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Providence homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, 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 worse. Providence internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Providence badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Providence, along with details on where in Providence and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Providence, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 19.49%, or 23 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Providence.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Providence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Providence DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Providence, VA
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 15.25%, or 18 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Providence area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Providence.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Providence download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Providence fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Providence, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 12.71%, or 15 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 a very small piece of Providence.
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 Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence 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 the fastest compared to other Providence fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Providence Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Providence or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Providence compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Providence are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 445 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 34.75% in Providence.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Providence 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
- Crossroads, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Laurel, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarkton, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clover, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crystal Hill, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phenix, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saxe, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Womacks, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brookneal, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Culver, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Costello, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cotula, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coupon, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cove Creek, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cowdrey, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coyote, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craig Springs, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craige, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craigs, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds