5 Best Internet Providers in Darlington, Pawtucket, RI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Darlington, Pawtucket, 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 Darlington, Pawtucket, RI?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Darlington based on Pawtucket 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 Darlington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 99.75% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Darlington

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

Based on 31 reviews from Pawtucket internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Darlington residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Pawtucket, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Darlington.

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 Darlington?

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

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

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Darlington

Based on data reported by Darlington 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 Darlington. 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 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 Darlington?

Pawtucket 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 3.00 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 Darlington customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Darlington

Darlington 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 Darlington below, including the metrics used and how Darlington compares to the rest of Pawtucket and nation.

Darlington ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Darlington	Rhode Island	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Darlington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	98.82%	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.	1,997 Mbps	1,997 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 Darlington.	5.9	5.9	6.8

 

Darlington Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Darlington	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.	2.6	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.	10%	9%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	88%	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.	79%	74%	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.	79%	74%	76%

Darlington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Darlington is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Darlington is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Darlington have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Darlington 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.

90% of Darlington households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Darlington 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 Darlington?

How Much Speed does a Darlington Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Darlington is 2.6, which is larger than the Pawtucket average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Darlington's average household income is $76,534 which is higher than the Pawtucket average of $74,587 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Darlington also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pawtucket average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Pawtucket who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Darlington has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Darlington households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Darlington?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Darlington?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Darlington?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Darlington?

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

To see how Darlington 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 Darlington's B+ ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.