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In Rhode Island there is 1 residential Fixed Wireless provider covering 27.51% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Provider in Rhode Island
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
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Rhode Island is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 27.51% of Rhode Island. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in Rhode Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Rhode Island?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Rhode Island.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Rhode Island home can get up to 25 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the state is 25 Mbps, which 27.51% of residents can get.
Is fixed wireless 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, cable competes most often with fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Rhode Island
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 27.51%, or 289,563 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Rhode Island area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rhode Island.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rhode Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rhode Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rhode Island can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rhode Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rhode Island download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rhode Island fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rhode Island is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rhode Island Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Rhode Island compare to the rest of the United States?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Rhode Island are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 25 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the state. Average fixed wireless coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 27.51% in Rhode Island.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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.
What does fixed wireless 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.
Nearby States
- Massachusetts: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Montana: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds