Internet Providers in Charlestown, RI

Internet Access in Charlestown, Rhode Island

There are currently 2.77 broadband providers per census block in Charlestown. This means that most locations in the area will have at least 2-3 choices for Internet service, and can more easily try a different provider if disappointed with a provider.

We should note here that since FCC data is only tallied up twice annually and only published 6+ months later, availability shown here may not be complete. This page incorporates direct provider reporting to help reduce the lag time.

Cox Communications is also a commonly available broadband option in Charlestown. They offer primarily Cable connections with coverage in 98 percent of Charlestown.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet are the main Internet choices in Charlestown.

To summarize, Charlestown's broadband infrastructure follows a similar pattern to other US metro areas: wide access to cable and DSL, with the catch that most residences are limited to one option for subscribing to either type of service. This pattern has a simple reason. Internet outfits have their roots as television and telephone corporations. So, they use these existing wired networks on utility poles to deliver broadband service. Fiber network access has been growing as an alternative, and while not all "Fiber" plans are "Fiber to the Home" connections, 97.66 percent of the area has access to fiber reaching to the street outside.