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Shop the best East Providence internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.42%
2 providers - 99.13%
3 providers - 3.71%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in East Providence 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 East Providence area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of East Providence residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in East Providence.
There are four internet providers serving the East Providence area, and 99.13% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among East Providence's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 132 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 92 Mbps | 43 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in East Providence.
The largest internet providers in East Providence are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to East Providence.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all East Providence residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 86% of the area. East Providence’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of East Providence 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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in East Providence covering 98% 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 East Providence than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in East Providence, $57.49.
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 East Providence, $0.31.
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 East Providence. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all East Providence'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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in East Providence covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in East Providence 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 East Providence, $57.49.
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 East Providence, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in East Providence. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all East Providence'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 Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in East Providence covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but East Providence 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 East Providence, $57.49.
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 East Providence, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in East Providence. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all East Providence's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of East Providence, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside East Providence, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in East Providence and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in East Providence at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in East Providence at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many East Providence residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in East Providence with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in East Providence. The next fastest internet provider in East Providence is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in East Providence with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in East Providence, $57.49.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in East Providence, covering 98% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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%.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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