Internet Providers in Providence, Rhode Island

Residents in Providence are lucky enough to have widespread availability from multiple top internet providers. With 8 providers to pick from in the smallest state’s capital, the primary contenders are Earthlink and Verizon for fiber service and Cox for cable internet.

Having robust fiber coverage from two providers is rare, but residents from Pawtucket to Cranston — Providence’s neighboring towns in the north and south, respectively — are privileged, with Earthlink covering 92.3% of the area and Verizon covering 91.9%. Unfortunately, proximity to colleges in the city can affect coverage. If you’re near Brown University, Rhode Island College, or Providence College, fiber availability is limited.

Despite Verizon’s large coverage area, locations between Franklin Street and the Providence River have spotty coverage. Luckily, cable service from Cox can fill the gaps for Providence residents in those areas.

For a traditional cable connection, Cox provides 90.4% availability to the Renaissance City. With sprawling coverage on Federal Hill and wide availability on both sides of the Seekonk River, Cox can suit Rhode Islanders’ cable internet needs. With coverage from North Main Street to Douglas Avenue, there’s no need to fight traffic at the Providence Place Mall when you can shop online with a reliable internet connection.