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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:
1,097,379 people

2.69 average people per household

$75,050 average income per household

43 average age per household

60% of population employed

94

8% higher than national average

Ranked 2nd nationally

99

45% higher than national average

Ranked 2nd nationally

100%

14% higher than national average

Ranked 13th nationally

90%

15% higher than national average

Ranked 1st nationally

Average download speed
198.8 Mbps

44.74% higher than national average
Ranks 1st nationally

Average upload speed
62.5 Mbps

6.97% higher than national average
Ranks 16th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Rhode Island

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
Verizon Home Internet 241.78 Mbps 123.34 Mbps 69.45% View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Cox Communications 231.11 Mbps 38.64 Mbps 95.73% View Plans for Cox Communications
i3 Broadband 181.3 Mbps 24.33 Mbps 56.15% View Plans for i3 Broadband
100% of people in Rhode Island have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 7th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 245 Mbps 97.21% 53.05% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 2000 Mbps 3.7% 91.33% See all providers for Cable
DSL 15 Mbps 80.99% 94.41% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 1677.1 Mbps 99.3% 95.77% See all providers for Fiber
Satellite 211.49 Mbps 99.41% 98.62% 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
Johnston 310.01 Mbps 72.14 Mbps 94% Verizon Home Internet
Cumberland 294.31 Mbps 77.51 Mbps 88% Cox Communications
Cranston 268.46 Mbps 102.48 Mbps 93% Verizon Home Internet
Wakefield 265.12 Mbps 80.45 Mbps 96% Verizon Home Internet
Barrington 246.27 Mbps 31.48 Mbps 95% XFINITY
Woonsocket 243.01 Mbps 90.47 Mbps 98% Verizon Home Internet
Coventry 239.98 Mbps 92.23 Mbps 96% Verizon Home Internet
West Warwick 233.52 Mbps 86.37 Mbps 82% Verizon Home Internet

Johnston 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. Cumberland and Cranston 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
Pawtucket 75,176 100% 100% 100%
Cranston 82,691 100% 100% 100%
Cumberland 36,276 100% 100% 100%
East Greenwich 14,285 100% 100% 100%
East Providence 47,012 100% 100% 100%
Greenville 8,777 100% 100% 100%
Johnston 29,545 100% 100% 100%
Lincoln 22,476 80% 80% 80%

Pawtucket is the most internet-connected city in Rhode Island. Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket'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 Cumberland also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Rhode Island

Providence

Population: 189,715

Median income: $56,139

201.07 Mbps
avg. download speed

59.88 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
Verizon Home Internet

Warwick

Population: 82,783

Median income: $78,269

219.87 Mbps
avg. download speed

55.79 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
Cox Communications

Cranston

Population: 82,691

Median income: $68,794

268.46 Mbps
avg. download speed

102.48 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
Verizon Home Internet

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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.

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