Internet providers in Rhode Island

Lisa Iscrupe

Edited By

Robin Layton

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Cox cable internet starts at $55.00/mo. and is available to 98% of Rhode Island. Symmetrical fiber speeds up to 1,000 Mbps from Verizon Fios starts at $34.99/mo. with a mobile plan.

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Best internet providers in Rhode Island

Verizon Fios & 5G Internet

(1223) 1.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$34

99/mo.*

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*As low as $34.99/month with Auto Pay and any Verizon mobile plan (+$10 without Auto Pay and +$15/mo without Verizon mobile plan)

Cox Internet

(1517) 1.5k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$55

00/mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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Key takeaways

Cox cable has the fastest internet speeds in Rhode Island with up to 2,000 Mbps for $115.00/mo. — perfect for super-connected households
Verizon Fios symmetrical speeds up to 1,000 Mbps are ideal for gamers or others who value faster upload speeds
Get the cheapest Rhode Island internet starting at $34.99/mo. by bundling home internet with a Verizon mobile plan

Fastest internet in Rhode Island

You might need the fastest internet speeds if you work from home, connect dozens of devices or do a lot of streaming or uploading. Cox internet has the fastest download speeds, but if uploading is a priority, Verizon Fios is the better choice, even though its max download speeds are lower.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Verizon Fios	$74.99 – $94.99/mo.* with mobile plan	940 Mbps	Fiber
Cox	$100.00 – $115.00/mo.**	1,000 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable

*Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2026 Verizon. Updated as of 03/18/26.
**Pricing per month plus taxes. Pricing, packages, and policies are subject to change, including when adjusting or removing services or equipment. Prices do not include applicable taxes, surcharges, usage-based charges (such as data, toll usage, pay-per-use service), and other fees. After any promotional period, regular rates apply (see www.cox.com). Prorated charges may appear on your bill if you change services before the billing cycle is complete. Rates, and/or when applicable, term agreements, may differ from those presented here as a result of customer’s account features, such as existing discounts, bundles, term agreements, or service address. Other restrictions may apply. All services and plans subject to Cox Residential Customer Service Agreement (including mandatory arbitration provisions), Acceptable Use Policy (including Cox’s right to terminate service for abuse of network), and other policies at: cox.com/policies. Gig plans not available in all areas. Pricing is for 24 mo., no annual contract or fees. Price cuts for Virginia, Las Vegas and San Diego markets. Updated as of 03/18/26.

Cheapest internet in Rhode Island

Some internet users won’t have a need to stream video and may simply want to send and receive email and similar, non-data-heavy uses. If that’s the case, an inexpensive plan may do the job.

Provider	Starting price	Download speeds	Connection types
Verizon Fios	$34.99/mo.* with mobile plan	300 Mbps	Fiber
Cox	$55.00/mo.**	300 Mbps	Cable

Rhode Island internet provider comparison

When shopping for Rhode Island internet, checking your address is the first step in determining which providers you can choose from. Then, compare your options by price, speed and availability. Cox and Verizon are the most widely available ISPs in Rhode Island, but T-Mobile also has a strong presence. Call now to discover promotions on home internet in your area.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
Cox	$55.00/mo.	300 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable	89%
Verizon	$34.99/mo.** with mobile plan	25 – 1,000 Mbps	Fiber, 5G	82%
T-Mobile	$30.00/mo.***w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees	87 – 498 Mbps	5G	77%
AT&T	$47.00/mo.	8 – 30 Mbps	5G	58%
Starlink	$50.00/mo.	100–400 Mbps	Satellite	100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Updated as of 03/18/26.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2025 Verizon.

How we review internet in Rhode Island

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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Rhode Island internet stats

Rhode Island vs. U.S.

Rhode Island

Download speed: 303.61 Mbps

Upload speed: 94.06 Mbps

U.S.

Download speed: 308.11 Mbps

Upload speed: 55.83 Mbps

Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Internet availability in Rhode Island

96.3% of Rhode Island homes have access to internet service.

Cable: 84%
Fiber: 81%
Fixed wireless: 28%
Satellite: 100%

Quality of internet in Rhode Island

Gigabit speeds over 1,000 Mbps aren’t available everywhere in Rhode Island, but decent internet speeds of at least 250 Mbps are.

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 100%

Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 40%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and Ookla Speedtest data.

Find internet providers in Rhode Island by city

The smallest state in the USA has one of the longest official names: the “State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” And, despite the fact that the word “island” is in its name, most of the state is actually on the mainland. Rhode Island’s small size and dense population means it’s residents generally have access to very good high-speed internet service.

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Rhode Island internet assistance

Get $9.25/mo. toward internet, cellphone or bundled services with Lifeline. Eligibility requirements apply.

Internet discounts for qualified households are available from multiple Rhode Island internet providers:

Verizon Forward
Cox Connect2Compete
AT&T Access

The future of internet in Rhode Island

According to the state’s official website, Rhode Island’s $108.7 million from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program will help build high-speed internet across the state.

Another $52 million in public and private capital for last-mile internet infrastructure is estimated to connect another 16,000 businesses and residences by the end of 2026.

Residents of Newport, RI, can look forward to a new fiber internet option in their area from GoNetspeed, an independent internet provider, by the end of 2026.

Rhode Island internet FAQs

Which is the best internet provider in Rhode Island?

If you need the fastest download speeds, then Cox internet is your best choice. However, for fiber internet that offers equal upload and download speeds, Verizon Fios is the ISP to go with.

What is the most available internet in Rhode Island?

Satellite always leads in availability since it can be installed nearly anywhere. The most available wired service with home Wi-Fi is Cox cable internet.