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Internet Providers in Foster, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Foster, RI

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 99%
    Foster speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 30.7%
  • 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. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16%

Best Internet Providers in Foster, RI

Cox stands out as Foster, Rhode Island's top internet provider, offering a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Covering 30.70% of the town and starting at $50 per month, Cox balances speed and cost well. This cable infrastructure supports moderate coverage, making Cox a solid choice for those needing reliable and fast internet for streaming, gaming, and remote work.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet ensure 100% coverage in Foster with their satellite connections. Viasat offers speeds up to 150 Mbps, starting at $119.99 per month. HughesNet provides speeds up to 100 Mbps at $49.99 per month. Although these satellite services have lower speeds than Cox, their extensive coverage is crucial for residents in areas lacking cable or other wired connections, particularly in rural or remote parts of Foster.

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
  • Always ON
15.950000000000001%
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
30.740000000000002%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Foster, RI

Provider Connection Types in Foster, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Foster, 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
32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
70.16%

List of Internet Providers in Foster, RI

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 940 Mbps
Cox Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Foster, 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 $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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