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Shop the best Newport internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.69%
2 providers - 97.26%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Newport 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 Newport area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Newport residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Newport, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Newport area, and 97.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Newport's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Newport are Verizon, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Newport.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Newport residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 98% of the area. Newport’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Newport residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Newport covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Newport 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $44.99.
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 Newport. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Newport covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Newport 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 Newport, $44.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $2.81.
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 Newport. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Newport covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Newport where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $2.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Newport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 117 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Newport with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Newport. The next fastest internet provider in Newport is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Newport with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $44.99.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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%.
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