Rhode Island Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across Rhode Island, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 14,940 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 207,910 | 83.5% |
| HughesNet | 14,217 | 5.7% |
| Cox Communications | 12,369 | 5% |
| Verizon | 9,067 | 3.6% |
| Lightpath | 5,433 | 2.2% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | 190,934 |
| 2 | Warwick | 82,823 |
| 3 | Cranston | 81,073 |
| 4 | Pawtucket | 75,604 |
| 5 | East Providence | 47,139 |
| 6 | Woonsocket | 41,475 |
| 7 | Coventry | 35,525 |
| 8 | Cumberland | 34,843 |
| 9 | North Providence | 34,114 |
| 10 | South Kingstown | 32,094 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Rhode Island has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 29.1% of broadband availability records in Rhode Island.
Who are the largest internet providers in Rhode Island?
The top providers in Rhode Island by coverage include Viasat Inc, HughesNet, Cox Communications.
How many broadband options are available in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has approximately 14,940 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.