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Internet Providers in Cranston, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Cranston, RI

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.2%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.2%
    Cranston speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 88.1%
    Cranston speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.2%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.4%

Best Internet Providers in Cranston, RI

EarthLink Fiber ranks as the premier internet service provider in Cranston, Rhode Island. EarthLink delivers a fiber connection reaching download speeds of up to 940 Mbps. Covering about 93.20% of Cranston residents, it offers broad accessibility. Starting at $54.95 per month, EarthLink merges speed and extensive reach. Its fiber connection provides low-latency internet, ideal for gamers, streamers, and busy households.

Verizon offers strong competition to EarthLink, providing both fiber and 5G internet. Matching EarthLink’s top speed of 940 Mbps, Verizon also covers 93.20% of the area. At $49.99 per month, Verizon provides a cost-effective, high-speed option. Its 5G technology adds flexibility, appealing to tech-savvy users.

In Cranston, every resident has access to fiber and satellite internet, with 96% having cable and 40% having fixed wireless options. This variety ensures that everyone can find a plan suited to their needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
39.4%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
88.13%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Cranston, RI

Provider Connection Types in Cranston, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cranston, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.9199999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.8%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
95.73%

List of Internet Providers in Cranston, RI

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Cranston, RI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Cox $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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