In Washington County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 97.47% 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 Washington County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Washington County are not shown.
Washington 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 Washington County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.47% of Washington 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 Washington County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Washington County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Washington County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Washington 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 97.47% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Washington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.43% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.02% of the county.
- 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 Washington County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Washington County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 97.47%, or 123,769 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Washington County 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 the fastest compared to other Washington County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Washington County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Washington County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Washington 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 97.47% in Washington County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington 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
- Newport County, RI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kent County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- New London County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Windham County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Gregg County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Skagit County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, NM: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Brunswick County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kendall County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Washington County, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parker County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds