Shop the best Woonsocket 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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 1.10%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Woonsocket 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 97% of those living in Woonsocket.
There are four internet providers serving the Woonsocket area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Woonsocket'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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| Cox | 164 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 117 Mbps | 43 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Woonsocket.
The largest internet providers in Woonsocket are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Woonsocket.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Woonsocket residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 98% of the area. Woonsocket’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Woonsocket 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 all households in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, $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 Woonsocket, $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 Woonsocket. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Woonsocket'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 Woonsocket covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, $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 Woonsocket, $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 Woonsocket. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Woonsocket'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 Woonsocket covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, $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 Woonsocket, $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 Woonsocket. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Woonsocket's providers, 326 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Woonsocket, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Woonsocket, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Woonsocket and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Woonsocket at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Woonsocket at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Woonsocket residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Woonsocket with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Woonsocket. The next fastest internet provider in Woonsocket is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Woonsocket with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Woonsocket, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Woonsocket, covering 100% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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