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Best Internet Providers in Garden City, Cranston, RI

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Garden City 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Garden City.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber88.7%Cranston 94.7%
Average top speed2,000 MbpsCranston 1,976 Mbps
Providers54.8 at a typical address
Homes with internet94%Cranston 93%
ISP Report CardB-score 55 of 100
Connectivity index51/100Cranston 69/100

The Best Internet in Garden City, Cranston, RI at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Garden City ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestCox CommunicationsUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedCox CommunicationsRated 3.63 out of 5 by its customers, available to 100.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Garden City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Cox

Cox logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(453)

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1-855-231-3455 Price: $30.00 - $125.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Garden City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Garden City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

100.0%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.1 of 5 stars

(399)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

88.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $39.95 - $69.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Garden City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Garden City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

88.7%

980 Mbps

980 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Fixed Wireless

43.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Garden City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Garden City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

88.7%

980 Mbps

980 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Fixed Wireless

21.2%

658 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Garden City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Garden City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

96.6%

36 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

43.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Garden City.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Garden City residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

43.7%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Garden City residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Garden City ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Garden City, Cranston, RI?

Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Garden City 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 Garden City?

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.

Garden City, Cranston, RI map of internet availability

How Garden City Compares to the Rest of Cranston

B-score 55 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.
51/100Cranston 69/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.
Measure Garden City Rank among neighborhoods in Cranston Cranston Providence County US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 88.7% 94.7% 95.8% 71.5%
Average top speed 2,000 Mbps 1,976 Mbps 1,984 Mbps 3,486 Mbps
Providers at a typical address 4.8 5.9 5.9 7.1
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.7
Workers who work from home 9% 13% 13% 15%
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 90% 94% 95% 96%
Homes with internet 94% 93% 91% 91%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 77% 80% 76% 76%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 78% 81% 77% 81%
Median household income $78,838 $98,502 $87,567 $93,246
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 18% 14% 17% 16%

Fiber reaches 88.7% of homes in Garden City, against 94.7% across Cranston and 95.8% across Providence County. Households in Garden City are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,838 (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 Garden City

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Garden City?

EarthLink Fiber in Garden City, Cranston, RI

EarthLink logo

Availability:

88.7%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

980 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.7% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 880, with an average of 880 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Garden City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fiber in Garden City, Cranston, RI

Verizon logo

Availability:

88.7%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Avg. Download Speed

980 Mbps

Verizon offers Fiber service to 88.7% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 880, with an average of 880 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Garden City from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Garden City?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Garden City, Cranston, RI

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

36 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Garden City from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Garden City, Cranston, RI

EarthLink logo

Availability:

43.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Garden City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Garden City, Cranston, RI

AT&T logo

Availability:

43.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Garden City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Garden City, Cranston, RI

Verizon logo

Availability:

21.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

658 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.2% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 658 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 49 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Garden City from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Garden City?

Cox Cable in Garden City, Cranston, RI

Cox logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(399)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Cox Communications offers Cable service to 100.0% of Garden City homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 100, with an average of 95 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Cox Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Garden City from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Garden City?

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

How Garden City Compares to Its Neighbors

The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Garden City that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Wayland (Providence) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Washington Park (Providence) the fewest (88.7%); Garden City has 88.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Garden City (this page)3,516 88.7%2,000 Mbps4.8B-51/100
Elmwood (Providence)11,685 98.4%2,000 Mbps5.8B71/100
Washington Park (Providence)8,299 88.7%1,997 Mbps6.7B69/100
Auburn7,610 99.8%1,979 Mbps6.2B+80/100
Wayland (Providence)6,688 100.0%1,998 Mbps6.1B+66/100
Edgewood4,609 93.6%2,000 Mbps6.7B56/100
Reservoir (Providence)4,481 98.7%1,988 Mbps6.7B+87/100
Oaklawn3,948 98.6%1,991 Mbps6.2B+60/100
Knightsville3,501 100.0%1,972 Mbps6.1B+53/100
Lakewood (Warwick)3,198 100.0%2,000 Mbps5.9B+64/100
South Elmwood (Providence)3,044 100.0%2,000 Mbps6.5B+84/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Garden City?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Garden City

Max Advertised Speed in Garden City, Cranston, RI
Cox Communications2,000
Verizon1,000
EarthLink980
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25

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Customer Ratings for Garden City Internet Providers

Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Garden City 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 3.77 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Garden City.

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 Garden City Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Garden City, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeGarden City OverallRhode Island OverallNational OverallFor Service
Verizon5 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
CoxNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (453)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Garden City

Based on data reported by Garden City 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 Garden City. 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 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.

ISP / Tech TypeGarden City SpeedRhode Island SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
CoxNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)3.5 of 5 stars (453)View Plans
Verizon4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Garden City?

Of the providers in Garden City, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Garden City 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 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.19 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Garden City, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Garden City

ISP / Tech TypeGarden City AffordabilityRhode Island AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Verizon5 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (13)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
CoxNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (453)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Rhode Island

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A West Warwick, RI Customer

Verizon Fiber

3 of 5 stars May 13, 2026
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Glen M

Cox Cable

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kathy F

Verizon Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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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Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Bristol, RI Customer

Cox Cable

4 of 5 stars April 16, 2025
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paige W

Cox Cable

4 of 5 stars December 09, 2024

Using cox is alright. I haven't been a customer for very long so others may have differing opinions. The way they handle customers is fine, not exceptional. As someone who has a lower budget and was looking for internet for working from home, they do the job.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Garden City?

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 Garden City 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 Garden City is Verizon.
  • Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Garden City, available to 100.0% 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.