*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 - 99.83%
2 providers - 99.13%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Westerly 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 Westerly area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Westerly residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in Westerly.
There are four internet providers serving the Westerly area, and 99.13% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Westerly's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Westerly are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Westerly.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Westerly residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 89% of the area. Westerly’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Westerly 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 all households in Westerly covering 100% 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 Westerly than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Westerly, $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 Westerly, $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 Westerly. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westerly'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 Westerly covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Westerly 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 Westerly, $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 Westerly, $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 Westerly. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westerly'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 Westerly covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Westerly 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 Westerly, $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 Westerly, $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 Westerly. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westerly's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Westerly, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Westerly, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Westerly and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Westerly at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Westerly at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Westerly residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Westerly with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Westerly. The next fastest internet provider in Westerly is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Westerly with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Westerly, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Westerly, covering 100% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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