*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 - 99.84%
2 providers - 99.60%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Wakefield-Peacedale area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wakefield-Peacedale residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in Wakefield-Peacedale.
There are four internet providers serving the Wakefield-Peacedale area, and 99.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wakefield-Peacedale's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wakefield-Peacedale are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Wakefield-Peacedale.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Wakefield-Peacedale residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 91% of the area. Wakefield-Peacedale’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Wakefield-Peacedale than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wakefield-Peacedale, $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 Wakefield-Peacedale, $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 Wakefield-Peacedale. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wakefield-Peacedale'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 Wakefield-Peacedale covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Wakefield-Peacedale, $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 Wakefield-Peacedale, $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 Wakefield-Peacedale. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wakefield-Peacedale'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 Wakefield-Peacedale covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Wakefield-Peacedale, $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 Wakefield-Peacedale, $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 Wakefield-Peacedale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wakefield-Peacedale's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wakefield-Peacedale, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wakefield-Peacedale, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wakefield-Peacedale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Wakefield-Peacedale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wakefield-Peacedale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wakefield-Peacedale residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Wakefield-Peacedale with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Wakefield-Peacedale. The next fastest internet provider in Wakefield-Peacedale is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Wakefield-Peacedale with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Wakefield-Peacedale, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wakefield-Peacedale, covering 98% 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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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