In North Providence there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 98.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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.
Fiber Internet Service Provider in North Providence
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in North Providence are not shown.
North Providence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in North Providence is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.42% of North Providence. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in North Providence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in North Providence?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Providence.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average North Providence home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 98.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Providence.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of North Providence, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in North Providence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Providence you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of North Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.56% of the city.
- 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 North Providence homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Providence, along with details on where in North Providence and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in North Providence, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.42%, or 14,362 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Providence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Providence.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Providence. The fastest plan anyone in North Providence can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all North Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Providence download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Providence fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Providence is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
North Providence Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Providence or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in North Providence compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in North Providence are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 1,000 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 98.03% versus 98.42% in North Providence.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Providence are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Johnston, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Smithfield, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence Metro, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central Falls, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stillwater, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pawtucket, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cranston, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Emmett, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Silverton, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chester Springs, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Excelsior Springs, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Highland Park, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Snyder, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thompsons Station, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cornelius, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Port Allen, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds