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Internet providers in Newport, RI

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Newport, RI internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL99%
Cox $29.99 25 - 1,000 MbpsCable98%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Newport internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Cox

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    24672

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 97%

    Fiber - 0.000%

    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 cable, which covers 100% of Newport residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% 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 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Newport

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Cox 139 Mbps 14 Mbps Cable
Verizon 41 Mbps 11 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newport.

Compare Newport internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Newport – 122 Mbps

    RI – 125 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Newport – 16 Mbps

    RI – 46 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newport.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Newport

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.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Newport, $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 Newport, $0.59.

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 Newport. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport's providers, 91 Mbps.

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Cox cable internet

Provider
Cox
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

30 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 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, $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 Newport, $0.59.

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 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, 91 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Newport, $53.74.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport, $0.59.

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, 91 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Cox is the fastest internet provider in Newport with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Newport. The next fastest internet provider in Newport is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% 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, $53.74.

Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.

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.

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.

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.

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