| Provider | Technology | Max Download | Max Upload | Locations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,116,763 | Details → |
| HughesNet | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,061,448 | Details → |
| Viasat Inc | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 109,670,747 | Details → |
| T-Mobile | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 71,852,753 | Details → |
| Xfinity | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 37,974,778 | Details → |
| Spectrum | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 35,994,527 | Details → |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 31,315,959 | Details → |
| AT&T | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 21,500,113 | Details → |
| Cox Communications | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 5,380,070 | Details → |
| Breezeline | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 1,394,800 | Details → |
| Verizon | Fiber | N/A | N/A | 1,162,281 | Details → |
| i3 Broadband | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 16,756 | Details → |
| ZAYO GROUP LLC | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 11,523 | Details → |
| TPx Communications | DSL | N/A | N/A | 9,684 | Details → |
| Cogent Communication | Fiber | N/A | N/A | 1,410 | Details → |
| Fusion | FiberCableDSL | N/A | N/A | 528 | Details → |
| Andrena | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 503 | Details → |
| Towerstream | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 102 | Details → |
Internet Providers in Rhode Island
Compare 18 broadband providers serving 339,241 locations across Rhode Island. Fiber internet covers 94.9% of the state. Average download speed is 411.1 Mbps.
18
Total Providers
94.9%
Fiber Available
411.1
Avg Download (Mbps)
339,241
Total Locations
Fiber Coverage in Rhode Island
94.9% of locations in Rhode Island have fiber internet access, served by 11 fiber providers. Speeds range from 411.1 Mbps average up to 100 Gbps.
Top ISPs in Rhode Island
The largest internet service providers in Rhode Island, ranked by the number of locations served.
Starlink
111,116,763 locations
Satellite
HughesNet
111,061,448 locations
Satellite
Viasat Inc
109,670,747 locations
Satellite
T-Mobile
71,852,753 locations
FiberFixed Wireless
Xfinity
37,974,778 locations
FiberCable
Spectrum
35,994,527 locations
FiberCable
Internet Technologies in Rhode Island
Fiber providers · 95% of locations
Cable providers · 98% of locations
DSL providers · 0% of locations
Fixed Wireless providers · 100% of locations
Satellite providers · 100% of locations
Internet by County
Broadband availability varies across Rhode Island counties.
| County FIPS | Locations | Avg Providers | Fiber Coverage | Underserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44007 | 169,582 | 7.1 | 100% | 62 |
| 44003 | 62,125 | 7.2 | 99.9% | 58 |
| 44009 | 56,242 | 6.9 | 96.9% | 1,734 |
| 44005 | 33,634 | 6.3 | 76.8% | 7,796 |
| 44001 | 17,658 | 7.9 | 56.1% | 7,753 |
Underserved Areas in Rhode Island
17,403 locations in Rhode Island are classified as underserved, meaning they lack access to broadband speeds of at least 25 Mbps download / 3 Mbps upload. On average, locations in Rhode Island have access to 7 providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internet providers are in Rhode Island?
There are 18 internet providers serving 339,241 locations in Rhode Island.
Is fiber internet available in Rhode Island?
Yes, fiber internet is available at approximately 94.9% of locations in Rhode Island. There are 11 fiber providers in the state.
What is the average internet speed in Rhode Island?
The average download speed in Rhode Island is 411.1 Mbps. The fastest available download speed is 100 Gbps.
What types of internet are available in Rhode Island?
Internet technologies available in Rhode Island include Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Satellite.