In Washington County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.44% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 990 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Washington County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Washington County are not shown.
Washington 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 Washington County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.44% of Washington 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 Washington County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Washington County.
How fast are internet speeds in Washington County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Washington County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Washington County home can get up to 990 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.82% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Washington County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Washington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington 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 2.43% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.02% 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 Washington County homes.
Internet Market Health in Washington County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Washington 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 Washington County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Washington County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Washington 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. Washington County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Washington County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Washington County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 97.47%, or 123,769 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Washington 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 Washington County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington 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 Washington County, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 90.62%, or 115,065 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Washington 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 Washington County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Washington County, RI
Verizon DSL coverage
About 69.33%, or 88,032 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 6.3 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 60.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Washington 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 Washington County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 Washington County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.78 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 70.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Washington County, RI
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.81%, or 2,293 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, west, and central Washington County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington County fiber providers. Cox offers 2 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 Washington County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 748 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Washington County, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 27.08%, or 34,392 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Washington County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Washington County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Internet speeds in Washington County are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 996 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 990 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Rhode Island is 99.17% versus 99.44% in Washington County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington 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
- Newport County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New London County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Gregg County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skagit County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brunswick County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kendall County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parker County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds