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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Rhode Island

Rhode Island might be the smallest state, but it packs a punch when it comes to fast internet options. Much of the state has access to the internet providers Verizon Home Internet and Cox Communications. Both providers have internet speeds up to 2,000Mbps and have plans at affordable prices. You also have a 5G option with Verizon Home Internet that is available everywhere in the state. Providence not only has access to Verizon and Cox Communications, but it also has access to fiber provider Breezeline.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Rhode Island.

That ranks Rhode Island 38th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

Learn more about our methodology

Internet customer satisfaction in Rhode Island

 3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 38th national ranking for customer satisfaction

$70.82 average price per payment for internet, per household

86.2% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
1,062,583 people

2.63 average people per household

$74,399 average income per household

44 average age per household

59% of population employed

92

7% higher than national average

Ranked 3rd nationally

100

34% higher than national average

Ranked 1st nationally

100%

15% higher than national average

Ranked 4th nationally

89%

13% higher than national average

Ranked 1st nationally

Average download speed
197.4 Mbps

44.14% higher than national average
Ranks 1st nationally

Average upload speed
63.2 Mbps

7.52% higher than national average
Ranks 17th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Rhode Island

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
Verizon Home Internet 214.64 Mbps 117.03 Mbps 98.68%
Cox Communications 186.8 Mbps 21.19 Mbps 95.98% View Plans for Cox Communications
i3 Broadband 145.52 Mbps 24 Mbps 56.15% View Plans for i3 Broadband
100% of people in Rhode Island have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 4th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 279.74 Mbps 100% 93.03% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 1200 Mbps 2.62% 50% See all providers for Cable
DSL 15 Mbps 87.59% 98.32% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 1892.57 Mbps 100% 96.39% See all providers for Fiber
Satellite 100 Mbps 100% 100% See all providers for Satellite

Best cities for internet in Rhode Island

Cities in Rhode Island with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
North Providence 302.23 Mbps 74.52 Mbps 100% Cox Communications
Coventry 265.55 Mbps 95.53 Mbps 97% Verizon Home Internet
West Warwick 239.84 Mbps 79.51 Mbps 79% Verizon Home Internet
Cranston 217.54 Mbps 92.25 Mbps 93% Verizon Home Internet
Pawtucket 217.26 Mbps 78.24 Mbps 99% XFINITY
Woonsocket 207.62 Mbps 85.47 Mbps 100% Cox Communications
Providence 192.69 Mbps 69.92 Mbps 97% Breezeline
Smithfield 182.96 Mbps 31.21 Mbps 98% Cox Communications

North Providence is the best city in Rhode Island for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Coventry and West Warwick also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Rhode Island

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Providence 205,348 100% 100% 100%
Cranston 80,599 100% 100% 100%
Warwick 82,576 100% 100% 100%
Pawtucket 71,985 100% 100% 100%
East Providence 46,999 100% 100% 100%
Mapleville 2,098 100% 100% 100%
Lincoln 17,667 100% 100% 100%
Greenville 7,592 100% 100% 100%

Providence is the most internet-connected city in Rhode Island. Providence makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Providence's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Cranston and Warwick also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Rhode Island

Providence

Population: 205,348

Median income: $56,139

192.69 Mbps
avg. download speed

69.92 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Breezeline

Warwick

Population: 82,576

Median income: $78,269

176.94 Mbps
avg. download speed

52.46 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP

Cranston

Population: 80,599

Median income: $68,794

217.54 Mbps
avg. download speed

92.25 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

Rhode Island FAQs

What is the best internet provider in Rhode Island?

Verizon Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rhode Island. It’s available in most of the state, including cities like Warwick, Cranston, and East Providence. Verizon has super fast fiber plans with symmetrical speeds and fair prices. Verizon’s 5G Home Internet is also available throughout the state and costs less while delivering solid speeds.

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