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Internet Providers in Cranston, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Cranston, RI

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.2%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.2%
    Cranston speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 88.1%
    Cranston speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.2%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.4%

Best Internet Providers in Cranston, RI

In Cranston, Rhode Island, residents enjoy comprehensive coverage from multiple cable and satellite internet providers. Verizon, the leading provider, covers a whopping 96% of the city. Its offerings span fiber, DSL, and 5G internet, and provide remarkable download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. For just $40 a month, this makes Verizon a strong choice for most internet users in Cranston.

Facing off with Verizon is Cox, which provides 100% coverage in the city. Cox offers both cable and fiber connections, but what really sets it apart is their blistering maximum download speed of 2 Gbps, the fastest in Cranston. Their plans begin at $49.99 a month, a fair price for those high-speed capabilities and total coverage.

Completing the trio is T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet service, available to 39% of Cranston's population. Their download speeds range from 33 to 245 Mbps and are priced at $50 per month. This makes T-Mobile an option for residents within their coverage area.

Regardless of where you live in Cranston, there's no shortage of options when it comes to choosing your internet provider.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
39.4%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
88.13%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Cranston, RI

Provider Connection Types in Cranston, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cranston, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.9199999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.8%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
95.73%

List of Internet Providers in Cranston, RI

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Cranston, 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 $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Cox $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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