In the Providence metro area there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 65.56% 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 Providence
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Providence metro area are not shown.
Providence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Providence metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 65.56% of the Providence metro area. 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 the Providence metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Providence metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Providence metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 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, 65.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Providence metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Providence metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Providence metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Providence metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.01% 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 Providence homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Providence metro area, along with details on where in the Providence metro area and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Providence, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 65.53%, or 1,049,068 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northwest, west, southwest, northeast, south, and east Providence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Providence metro area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Providence metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Providence metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Providence metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Providence metro area 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 Providence fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Providence metro area is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Providence Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Providence metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Providence metro area compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in the Providence metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 1,000 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 98.03% versus 65.56% in the Providence metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Providence metro area 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
- Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rumford, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pawtucket, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cranston, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Central Falls, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Johnston, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- New York, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach Metro, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jacksonville Metro, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee Metro, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nashville Metro, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds