In Pawtucket there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 98.43% 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 Pawtucket

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

98.43%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

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

 

Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket is fiber internet available?

Pawtucket, RI map of fiber internet availability

Fiber Internet Availability Key

0%
50%
100%

 

Fiber is available in 98.43% of Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Pawtucket?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Pawtucket.

Pawtucket, RI map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

Fiber Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
50 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average Pawtucket 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, 98.03% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pawtucket.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Pawtucket, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Pawtucket?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Pawtucket homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 98.43% 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 Pawtucket homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Verizon Fiber in Pawtucket, RI

Verizon fiber coverage

About 98.43%, or 70,044 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pawtucket area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pawtucket.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawtucket. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pawtucket. The fastest plan anyone in Pawtucket can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Pawtucket customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Pawtucket. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pawtucket is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Verizon's Pawtucket fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Pawtucket Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Pawtucket compare to the rest of Rhode Island?

Fiber internet speeds in Pawtucket 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 98.43% in Pawtucket.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
97.84%
99.28%
99.37%
99.25%
99.78%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
98.06%
0.00%
100.00%
99.88%
0.00%

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

Cities with Similar Populations