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Internet Providers in East Providence, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in East Providence, RI
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Cox
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.9%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 91.2%
    East Providence speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 92.7%
    East Providence speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 73.5%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in East Providence, RI

EarthLink Fiber provides extensive internet service in East Providence, Rhode Island. With a fiber connection that boasts up to 940 Mbps download speeds, plans start at $54.95 per month. Covering 91% of the city, EarthLink ensures large households and heavy internet users get the fast and reliable internet they need for streaming, gaming, and other data-heavy tasks.

Verizon offers a mix of fiber, DSL, and 5G internet services. Its fiber connection also reaches 940 Mbps but starts at just $40 per month. Verizon covers 90.20% of East Providence, making it a strong contender for those seeking versatility in their internet options.

Cox delivers the fastest maximum download speeds at 2 Gbps through its cable internet service. Starting at $50 per month, Cox covers the largest portion of the city at 92.70%. With broad coverage across 88% of the area, Cox is a solid choice for residents who prefer high-speed cable internet without fiber-optic availability.

Residents of East Providence benefit from a diverse range of high-quality internet options, suiting various needs and preferences.

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
  • AT&T
  • 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
92.66%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for East Providence, Rhode Island

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in East Providence, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in East Providence, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
7.380000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.92%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
87.9%

Internet Providers in East Providence, RI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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 $99.99/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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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