*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.45%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cumberland Hill 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 Cumberland Hill area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Cumberland Hill residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 88% of those living in Cumberland Hill.
There are four internet providers serving the Cumberland Hill area, and 99.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cumberland Hill's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cumberland Hill are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Cumberland Hill.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Cumberland Hill residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 88% of the area. Cumberland Hill’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Cumberland Hill 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Cumberland Hill covering 99% 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 Cumberland Hill than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cumberland Hill, $58.74.
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 Cumberland Hill, $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 Cumberland Hill. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cumberland Hill'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Cumberland Hill covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Cumberland Hill 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Cumberland Hill, $58.74.
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 Cumberland Hill, $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 Cumberland Hill. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cumberland Hill'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Cumberland Hill covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cumberland Hill residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cumberland Hill, $58.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cumberland Hill, $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 Cumberland Hill. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cumberland Hill's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cumberland Hill, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cumberland Hill, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cumberland Hill and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Cumberland Hill at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cumberland Hill at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cumberland Hill residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Cumberland Hill with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Cumberland Hill. The next fastest internet provider in Cumberland Hill is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Cumberland Hill with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Cumberland Hill, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cumberland Hill, covering 99% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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