In Rhode Island there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.03% of the state. 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 Providers in Rhode Island

Cox Communications | Cable

Availability:

97.98%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

i3 Broadband | Cable

Availability:

4.71%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rhode Island are not shown.

 

Rhode Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Rhode Island is cable internet available?

Rhode Island map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 98.03% of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Rhode Island?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Rhode Island home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.03% of residents can get.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rhode Island?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rhode Island you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.10% of Rhode Island homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 97.66% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rhode Island homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rhode Island, along with details on where in Rhode Island and at what speeds.

Cox Communications Cable in Rhode Island

Cox cable coverage

About 97.98%, or 1,031,274 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rhode Island.

 

Cox Communications cable download speeds

Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rhode Island customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cox Communications customers in Rhode Island. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications cable upload speeds

In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rhode Island cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Cox's Rhode Island cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

i3 Broadband Cable in Rhode Island

i3 Broadband cable coverage

About 4.71%, or 49,612 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and southeast Rhode Island area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rhode Island.

 

i3 Broadband cable download speeds

i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rhode Island customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to i3 Broadband customers in Rhode Island. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

i3 Broadband cable upload speeds

In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for i3 Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rhode Island cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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i3 Broadband's Rhode Island cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Rhode Island Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rhode Island or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Rhode Island compare to the rest of the United States?

Cable internet speeds in Rhode Island are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 1,000 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 98.03% in Rhode Island.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rhode Island are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
94.96%
90.15%
98.79%
98.01%
99.96%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
98.20%
100.00%
99.64%
98.54%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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