*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.23%
3 providers - 1.82%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Central Falls is comparable to the rest of Rhode Island - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Central Falls area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Central Falls residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 98% of those living in Central Falls.
There are four internet providers serving the Central Falls area, and 98.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Central Falls's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 148 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 106 Mbps | 12 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Central Falls.
The largest internet providers in Central Falls are Verizon and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Central Falls.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Central Falls residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 100% of the area. Central Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 98% of Central Falls residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Central Falls covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Central Falls to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Central Falls, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Central Falls, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Central Falls. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central Falls's providers, 326 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Central Falls covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Central Falls than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Central Falls, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Central Falls, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Central Falls. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central Falls's providers, 326 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Central Falls covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Central Falls residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Central Falls, $53.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Central Falls, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Central Falls. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central Falls's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Central Falls, you’ll likely have options from DSL, fiber-optic, and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Central Falls, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Central Falls and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Central Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Central Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Central Falls residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Central Falls with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Central Falls. The next fastest internet provider in Central Falls is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Central Falls with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Central Falls, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Central Falls, covering 100% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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