5 Best Internet Providers in Blackstone, Providence, RI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Blackstone, Providence, RI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blackstone, Providence, RI?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Blackstone, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Blackstone

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Blackstone Internet Providers

Based on 28 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Blackstone residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Rhode Island, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in Blackstone.

At a national level, based on 2570 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blackstone?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Blackstone

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	980 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blackstone

Based on data reported by Blackstone ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Blackstone. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Blackstone?

Rhode Island customers rate Cox Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Cox Communications received a local rating of 2.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Blackstone customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Blackstone, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Blackstone

Blackstone Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Blackstone below, including the metrics used and how Blackstone compares to the rest of Providence and nation.

Blackstone ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Blackstone	Rhode Island	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Blackstone that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.72%	72.78%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,000 Mbps	1,903 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Blackstone.	5.4	5.4	7.1

 

Blackstone Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Blackstone	Rhode Island	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	30%	13%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	92%	78%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	95%	80%	77%

Blackstone ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Blackstone is B, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Blackstone is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Blackstone have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Blackstone ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

97% of Blackstone households have an internet connection while having 96.72% availability. 92% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 92% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 95% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Blackstone residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Blackstone?

How Much Speed does a Blackstone Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Blackstone is 2.2, which is smaller than the Providence average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Blackstone’s average household income is $159,092 which is much higher than the Providence average of $96,664 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Blackstone also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Providence average of 16%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Providence who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Blackstone has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Blackstone households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blackstone?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blackstone?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blackstone?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Blackstone, Providence, RI.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Blackstone?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Blackstone?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Blackstone is Cox.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Blackstone is Cox.
• Cox Communications, HughesNet, Verizon, Viasat, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Blackstone, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Blackstone compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Blackstone stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Blackstone’s B ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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