In Providence County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.29% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Providence County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Providence County are not shown.
Providence 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 Providence County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.29% of Providence County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Providence County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Providence County.
How fast are internet speeds in Providence County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Providence County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Providence County home can get up to 997 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Providence County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Providence County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Providence County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Providence County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.11% of Providence County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.91% 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 Providence County homes.
Internet Market Health in Providence County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Providence County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Providence County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Providence County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Providence County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Providence County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Providence County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Providence County, along with details on where in Providence County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Providence County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 98.22%, or 615,536 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Providence County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence County. The fastest plan anyone in Providence County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Providence County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Providence County, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 97.35%, or 610,058 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Providence County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence County. The fastest plan anyone in Providence County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Providence County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Providence County 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 County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Providence County, RI
Verizon DSL coverage
About 84.60%, or 530,130 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Providence County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Providence County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Providence County. The fastest plan anyone in Providence County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Providence County customers is up to 7.0 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Providence County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Providence County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.80 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 59.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Providence County, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 23.24%, or 145,636 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Providence County 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 Providence County.
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 Providence County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence County. The fastest plan anyone in Providence County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Providence County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence County 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 Providence County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Providence County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Providence County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Providence County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Internet speeds in Providence County are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 996 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 997 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Rhode Island is 99.17% versus 99.29% in Providence County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Providence County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Kent County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Windham County, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Baltimore City, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arapahoe County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bucks County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tulsa County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ocean County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds