In Rhode Island there are 8 residential internet providers covering 97.42% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,940 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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8 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
Availability maps for all providers in Rhode Island
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Internet service is available in 97.42% of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rhode Island?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rhode Island.
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The average Rhode Island home can get up to 1,940 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which 92.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Rhode Island, and slower in the southeast areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in Rhode Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rhode Island you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Rhode Island
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The map shows how competitive the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rhode Island internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rhode Island homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Rhode Island internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Rhode Island badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Cox Communications Cable in Rhode Island
Cox cable coverage
About 91.96%, or 1,009,105 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rhode Island.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Rhode Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island cable providers. Cox 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 66 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Rhode Island
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.33%, or 925,414 people, have EarthLink fiber 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 fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 939 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rhode Island fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 879 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Rhode Island
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.33%, or 925,414 people, have Verizon fiber 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 much of Rhode Island.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 939 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rhode Island fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 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 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 879 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Rhode Island
Cox fiber coverage
About 5.72%, or 62,803 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rhode Island.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Rhode Island customers is up to 1,021 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rhode Island fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband Cable in Rhode Island
i3 Broadband cable coverage
About 4.41%, or 48,393 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and southeast Rhode Island area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rhode Island.
i3 Broadband cable download speeds
i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Rhode Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband cable upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for i3 Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rhode Island cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
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 Internet 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 internet in Rhode Island compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in Rhode Island are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 3,293 Mbps in the United States versus 1,940 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 98.67% versus 97.42% in Rhode Island.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more internet coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Texas: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more internet coverage, slower speeds