State Guide • Updated January 2026

Best Internet Providers in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is Fios territory, with excellent fiber coverage statewide. Cox is the cable alternative. Newcomer i3 Broadband is overbuilding fiber in the East Bay, heating up competition.

Best Overall
Verizon Fios

Wins on reliability, speed consistency, and customer satisfaction ratings.

Fastest Speeds
Verizon Fios

Delivers the highest peak download speeds available for residential connections.

Best Value
Cox

Offering the lowest starting price per Mbps or best contract-free terms.

Top Providers in Rhode Island

Verizon Fios

4.9/5

Starting at

$50/mo

Max Speeds

2.3 Gbps

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Pros

  • Statewide fiber
  • Reliable
  • Symmetrical

Cons

  • Price
  • Install fee

Cox

4.1/5

Starting at

$30/mo

Max Speeds

2 Gbps

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Pros

  • Fast cable
  • Bundles
  • Wifi tech

Cons

  • Data caps
  • Price hikes

i3 Broadband

4.8/5

Starting at

$50/mo

Max Speeds

2 Gbps

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Pros

  • Local support
  • Transparent
  • Fiber

Cons

  • Limited area
  • Newer

T-Mobile 5G Home

4/5

Starting at

$50/mo

Max Speeds

245 Mbps

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Pros

  • Simple
  • No contract
  • Flat rate

Cons

  • Congestion
  • Latency

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