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Internet Providers in Riverside, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Riverside, RI
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Cox
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
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  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.4%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 92.3%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 92.9%
    Riverside 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: 96.9%
    Riverside 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: 72.2%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.4%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Riverside, RI

EarthLink Fiber delivers solid internet service in Riverside, Rhode Island. It provides a fiber connection with a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps. Plans start at $54.95 per month, making it a strong competitor for high-speed internet. With coverage reaching 92.30% of the area, EarthLink’s network serves a significant number of households and businesses. This extensive coverage, combined with fast speeds and reasonable pricing, positions EarthLink as a reliable choice for residents.

Verizon also offers a compelling internet service in Riverside, integrating fiber and 5G connections. Verizon matches EarthLink’s maximum download speeds at 940 Mbps but offers more affordable plans starting at $49.99 per month. The provider covers 92% of the neighborhood, ensuring widespread access. The combination of fiber and 5G helps to deliver both stability and cutting-edge speed. Given the comprehensive fiber coverage in the area, both EarthLink and Verizon emerge as top options.

Cox, with the highest coverage at 96.90% and speeds up to 2 Gbps, exceeds both EarthLink and Verizon in terms of reach and speed. However, the balance EarthLink and Verizon offer in service type, speed, and cost appeals to a wide range of consumers in Riverside.

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
96.92%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Riverside, 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 Riverside, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Riverside, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.3%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.83999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
91.97%

Internet Providers in Riverside, 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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