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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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 02891 ZIP code 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 02891 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. 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 88% of those living in the 02891 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 02891 area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 02891, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 150 Mbps | 96 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Cox | 138 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Westerly.
The largest internet providers serving the 02891 ZIP code are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 02891 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 88% of the area. Westerly’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 02891 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 02891 ZIP code, 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 02891 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Westerly, $44.99.
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 02891 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westerly'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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 02891 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Westerly, $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 02891 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Westerly'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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 02891 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 02891 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 Westerly, $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 Westerly, $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 02891 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westerly's providers, 117 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 02891 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 02891 and the greater Westerly area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Westerly at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Westerly at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 02891 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in the 02891 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 02891. The next fastest internet provider in the 02891 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 02891 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Westerly, $44.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 02891 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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