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Shop the best Pawtucket internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.82%
2 providers - 98.63%
3 providers - 1.36%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Pawtucket 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 95% of those living in Pawtucket.
There are four internet providers serving the Pawtucket area, and 98.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pawtucket's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 112 Mbps | 69 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Cox | 125 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Pawtucket.
The largest internet providers in Pawtucket are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Pawtucket.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Pawtucket residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 96% of the area. Pawtucket’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Pawtucket 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pawtucket, $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 Pawtucket, $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 Pawtucket. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pawtucket'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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Pawtucket covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, $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 Pawtucket, $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 Pawtucket. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pawtucket'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Pawtucket covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, $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 Pawtucket, $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 Pawtucket. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pawtucket's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Pawtucket, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Pawtucket, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Pawtucket and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pawtucket at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pawtucket at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Pawtucket residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Pawtucket with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Pawtucket. The next fastest internet provider in Pawtucket is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Pawtucket with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pawtucket, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pawtucket, covering 98% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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