In Newport County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Provider in Newport County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Newport County are not shown.
Newport County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Newport County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.83% of Newport County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Newport County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Newport County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Newport County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Newport County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.83% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Newport County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Newport County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.83% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.26%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.77% of Newport County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport County, along with details on where in Newport County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Newport County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 96.83%, or 80,260 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport County. The fastest plan anyone in Newport County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Newport County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Newport County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Newport County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Newport County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Newport County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Newport County are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 1,000 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 98.03% versus 96.83% in Newport County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Bristol County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kent County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Washington County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Windham County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New London County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lincoln County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Natrona County, WY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bartholomew County, IN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cascade County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Twin Falls County, ID: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Island County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cullman County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds