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Internet Providers in Wakefield, Rhode Island

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Home Internet in Wakefield, RI

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.1%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 98.1%
    Wakefield speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93.9%
    Wakefield speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.5%
  • 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: 11.6%

Best Internet Providers in Wakefield, RI

Internet hunters in Wakefield, Rhode Island, should first consider Verizon. As the area's premier internet service provider (ISP), Verizon offers fiber, DSL, and 5G services that cover 88% of the city. Fast download speeds of up to 940 Mbps are on the card, with prices starting at $40 a month — a mix of speed and value for residents.

Cox, the area's second main ISP, isn't far behind. Offering blanket coverage for Wakefield, Cox provides both cable and fiber connections. You might experience download speeds of up to a whopping 1 Gbps, at a slightly higher start price of $49.99 per month.

Let's scan the broader picture. Wakefield's internet coverage comprises 1% DSL, a complete 100% cable, 88% fiber, 13% fixed wireless, and full 100% satellite. Standing tall among these alternatives are Verizon and Cox. They are top-tier choices due to their vast coverage and high-speed plans.

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
18.529999999999998%
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
93.89%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Wakefield, RI

Provider Connection Types in Wakefield, RI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wakefield, RI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.95%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.82%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
88.26%

List of Internet Providers in Wakefield, RI

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Cox Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Wakefield, 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 $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 $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
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
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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