Best Internet Providers in Cumberland, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cumberland, RI
Cumberland has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Cumberland.
Ranks compare Cumberland with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cumberland, RI at a Glance
Cumberland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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Fiber
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Cumberland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cumberland, RI?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Cumberland based on 29 Rhode Island customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cumberland?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Cumberland Compares to Places Its Size
Cumberland's report card score is in the bottom 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Cumberland | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Providence County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.3% | top 39% | 95.8% | 90.7% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,987 Mbps | bottom 39% | 1,984 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | bottom 19% | 5.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 17% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 27% | 76% | 78% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 34% | 77% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $134,127 | top 17% | $87,567 | $96,849 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 90.3% of homes in Cumberland, against 95.8% across Providence County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Cumberland are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $134,127 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cumberland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland?
EarthLink Fiber in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 90.3% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 90.3% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
28.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.9% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 215 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland?
Cox Cable in Cumberland, RI
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.2% of Cumberland homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Cumberland, RI.
Internet in Cumberland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cumberland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cumberland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cumberland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02864 | 36,001 | 94.4% | 1,994 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 76/100 |
How Cumberland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cumberland that have their own pages are all within 6 miles, 3 of them in Massachusetts. Among them, Valley Falls has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Plainville, MA the fewest (94.5%); Cumberland has 90.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland (this page) | 16,189 | 90.3% | 1,987 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 77/100 |
| Woonsocket | 42,937 | 99.7% | 1,999 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| North Attleboro, MA | 28,016 | 98.8% | 1,775 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 73/100 |
| Central Falls | 22,787 | 99.6% | 1,962 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Lincoln | 19,477 | 99.3% | 1,992 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 67/100 |
| Valley Falls | 12,065 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Plainville, MA | 10,435 | 94.5% | 1,731 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 73/100 |
| Cumberland Hill | 8,163 | 94.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 80/100 |
| Manville | 3,699 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 72/100 |
| Attleboro Falls, MA | 2,546 | 99.5% | 1,724 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 59/100 |
| Stillwater | 340 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cumberland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cumberland
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Cumberland. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Cumberland Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Cumberland residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cox Communications wins for second-place in Rhode Island, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Cumberland.
At a national level, based on 2677 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cumberland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cumberland Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet |  (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cumberland
Based on data reported by Cumberland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cumberland. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cumberland Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cumberland?
Of the providers in Cumberland, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cumberland where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Rhode Island or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cumberland
| ISP / Tech Type | Cumberland Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Rhode Island
Customer Reviews
A Valley Falls, RI Customer
Verizon Fiber
June 01, 2023 A Valley Falls, RI Customer
Cox Cable
January 05, 2023 A West Warwick, RI Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 13, 2026 Glen M
Cox Cable
November 26, 2025 We've been customers of Cox Communications for more than two years. We are very with them. The installation technicians provide a high level of customer service. They are very caring individuals.
Kathy F
Verizon Fiber
July 26, 2025 Verizon has the only reliable internet service in this area. Since changing to Fios I have experienced perfect connections. Customer service is proactive in recommending pricing options that are benefical to the customer. They are consistent with equipment upgrades and service upgrade announcements and communications. I could not be more satisfied with Verizon. Truth
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cumberland?
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 Cumberland is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cumberland is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Cumberland, available to 99.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.