*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 - 100%
2 providers - 99.75%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kingston 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 Kingston area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Kingston residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in Kingston.
There are four internet providers serving the Kingston area, and 99.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kingston's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Kingston are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Kingston.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Kingston residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 85% of the area. Kingston’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of Kingston 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 nearly all households in Kingston covering 90% 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 Kingston than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Kingston, $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 Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston'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 Kingston covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Kingston 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 Kingston, $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 Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston'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 Kingston covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kingston 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 Kingston, $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 Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Kingston, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kingston, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kingston and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Kingston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kingston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kingston residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Kingston with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Kingston. The next fastest internet provider in Kingston is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Kingston with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Kingston, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kingston, covering 90% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
*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
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