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Internet Providers in Carolina, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Carolina, RI

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.6%
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.3%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 69.5%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.5%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Carolina, RI

In Carolina, Rhode Island, Cox dominates as the primary internet service provider. With 98.30% coverage, Cox delivers cable internet speeds up to 1 Gbps. This speed supports high-bandwidth activities like streaming, gaming, and remote work. Starting at $50 per month, Cox combines speed, coverage, and affordability, making it a popular choice. Carolina's 93% cable infrastructure supports Cox’s reliability and speed for a majority of households.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet offer valuable alternatives for Carolina residents. Viasat’s satellite connection provides 100% availability, ensuring access even in hard-to-reach areas. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps, but prices start at $119.99 per month, making it pricier than Cox. Hughesnet also covers the entire community with satellite service. It delivers speeds up to 100 Mbps and is more budget-friendly at $49.99 per month. These options ensure that even the most remote Carolina residents can enjoy dependable internet services.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
98.29%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Carolina, RI

Provider Connection Types in Carolina, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carolina, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.78%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
93.10000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Carolina, RI

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber 940 Mbps
Cox Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Carolina, RI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Cox $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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