5 Best Internet Providers in College Hill, Providence, RI

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Above are the top 4 providers in College Hill, 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 College Hill, Providence, RI?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in College Hill based on Providence customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in College Hill, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Cox Communications is an option for 37.62% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in College Hill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all College Hill Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Providence internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for College Hill residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Providence, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 50.5% coverage in College Hill.

At a national level, based on 2378 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 College Hill?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in College Hill, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Cox Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in College Hill

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in College Hill

Based on data reported by College Hill 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 College Hill. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,989 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 College Hill?

Providence customers rate Cox Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 College Hill customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in College Hill, Providence, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in College Hill

College Hill 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 College Hill below, including the metrics used and how College Hill compares to the rest of Providence and nation.

College Hill ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	College Hill	Rhode Island	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in College Hill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	50.25%	71.47%	67.25%
	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.	1,696 Mbps	1,869 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for College Hill.	5.6	5.3	6.8

 

College Hill Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	College Hill	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.	2.1	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.	22%	11%	14%
	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%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	88%	78%	75%
	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.	170%	80%	76%

College Hill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in College Hill is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in College Hill is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in College Hill have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The College Hill 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.

96% of College Hill households have an internet connection while having 51.89% availability. 88% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 170% subscribe to it. A very large amount of College Hill 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 College Hill?

How Much Speed does a College Hill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in College Hill is 2.1, which is smaller than the Providence average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. College Hill's average household income is $107,747 which is much higher than the Providence average of $94,441 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

College Hill also has 74% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Providence average of 16%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Providence who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of College Hill has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, College Hill households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 100% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in College Hill?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in College Hill?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in College Hill?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in College Hill?

Which ISP Should You Choose in College Hill?

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 College Hill 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 College Hill is Cox.
• Viasat, EarthLink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in College Hill, 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 College Hill compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how College Hill 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 College Hill's C+ ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.