In Rice there are 6 residential internet providers covering 92.06% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 279 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Rice
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 Rice are not shown.
Rice 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 92.06% of Rice. 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 Neubeam. Now you can call companies in Rice with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rice?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rice.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rice home can get up to 279 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 84.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.69% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rice.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rice, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rice?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rice you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Rice homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 91.25%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.94% of Rice homes.
Internet Market Health in Rice
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rice 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 Rice based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rice internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rice homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, 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. Rice internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Rice badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rice, along with details on where in Rice and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rice, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 57.13%, or 633 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, north, southeast, southwest, west, and northwest Rice area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rice.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rice customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rice download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rice DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Rice is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Neubeam Fixed Wireless in Rice, WA
Neubeam fixed wireless coverage
About 91.25%, or 1,011 people, have Neubeam fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rice area. Neubeam is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rice.
Neubeam fixed wireless download speeds
Neubeam is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Neubeam fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from Neubeam goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rice customers is up to 281 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
Neubeam fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Neubeam fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Neubeam is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rice fixed wireless providers. Neubeam 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 Rice is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Neubeam customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 19.49%, or 216 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, south, northeast, and northwest Rice 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 Rice.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice 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 Rice customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rice 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 Rice 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
NCI Datacom Fixed Wireless in Rice, WA
NCI Datacom fixed wireless coverage
About 8.66%, or 96 people, have NCI Datacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Rice area. NCI Datacom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rice.
NCI Datacom fixed wireless download speeds
NCI Datacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rice. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NCI Datacom fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rice. The fastest plan anyone in Rice can order from NCI Datacom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rice customers is up to 15 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
NCI Datacom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rice download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NCI Datacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NCI Datacom is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rice fixed wireless providers. NCI Datacom 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 Rice is up to 4.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, NCI Datacom customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rice Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rice or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rice compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Rice are much slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 2,720 Mbps in Washington versus 279 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 92.06% in Rice.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rice 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.
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