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Internet Providers in Providence, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Providence, RI

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 92.7%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 92.7%
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
    Download Speeds:
    33 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 29.2%

Best Internet Providers in Providence, RI

The best internet providers in Providence are Cox and Verizon Fios. Cox edges slightly ahead of Verizon Fios thanks to its download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is faster than what competitors offer. Cox internet also boasts an impressive 100 percent coverage in this quaint college town.

Verizon Fios is another excellent choice for households in Providence. Verizon Fios uses fiber-optic technology to provide amazingly fast service plans. In addition, Verizon Fios was the highest-ranked provider last year in the American Customer Satisfaction Index, with a score of 72 out of 100.

Fastest Internet Providers in Providence, RI

The fastest internet provider in Providence is Cox, closely followed by Verizon Fios. Cox’s fiber network offers speeds up to 1 Gbps, just the kind of bandwidth you need for our modern landscape. In addition, Cox lets you combine internet, telephone, and TV services with entertainment bundles starting at $111 per month.

The second-fastest internet provider in Providence is Verizon Fios. Verizon Fios offers symmetrical speeds up to 940 Mbps, also on a fiber network. While not as fast as Cox, it is still fast enough to support several devices without slowing down your connection.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Providence

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