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Internet Providers in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Portsmouth, RI

  • 1. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93.8%
    Portsmouth speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.6%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.7%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 28.3%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.6%

Best Internet Providers in Portsmouth, RI

In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Cox tops the list of providers with its potent cable and fiber internet services, boasting download speeds that max out at 2 Gbps. Encompassing 98% of Portsmouth's population, Cox makes its services widely available. The starting cost for their plans lies at $49.99 per month, striking a great mix of speed and affordability.

Coming in second is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, which leverages 5G technology to provide speeds between 33 and 245 Mbps. Though it reaches 38% of Portsmouth, the $50 per month starting rate makes it an attractive option.

All this contributes to a diverse digital network in Portsmouth where Cox stands as the chief provider, complemented by the 5G offerings of T-Mobile.

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
37.56%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
93.78999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portsmouth, RI

Provider Connection Types in Portsmouth, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portsmouth, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
9.69%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.89999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.319999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Portsmouth, RI

Provider Type Top Speed
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portsmouth, RI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
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
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
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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