Best Internet Providers in Hartford, Providence, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hartford, Providence, RI
Hartford 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 Hartford.
Ranks compare Hartford with the 28 neighborhoods in Providence.
The Best Internet in Hartford, Providence, RI at a Glance
Hartford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Hartford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hartford, Providence, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Hartford 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 Hartford?
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 Hartford Compares to the Rest of Providence
Hartford's report card score is tied 15th of 28 and its connectivity index is 21st of 28.
| Measure | Hartford | Rank among neighborhoods in Providence | Providence | Providence County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | 8th of 28 | 72.8% | 95.8% | 71.5% | Charles and Marieville and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | Tied 1st of 28 | 1,903 Mbps | 1,984 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Tied with 11 other places at 2,000 Mbps |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | Tied 24th of 28 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 7.1 | Reservoir and Washington Park (6.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 7th of 28 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Olneyville and South Elmwood (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 25th of 28 | 13% | 13% | 15% | Blackstone and Fox Point (30%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | 7th of 28 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Blackstone and College Hill and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 16th of 28 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Hope and Reservoir (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | Tied 22nd of 28 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Blackstone and Hope (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | 24th of 28 | 79% | 77% | 81% | Fox Point (96%) |
| Median household income | $60,728 | 23rd of 28 | $96,664 | $87,567 | $93,246 | Blackstone ($159,092) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | Tied 9th of 28 | 16% | 17% | 16% | College Hill (72%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Hartford, against 72.8% across Providence and 95.8% across Providence County. Households in Hartford are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,728 (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 Hartford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hartford?
EarthLink Fiber in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hartford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
431 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.6% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 431 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 30 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.7% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.7% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hartford?
Cox Cable in Hartford, Providence, RI
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.9% of Hartford homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Hartford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Hartford, Providence, RI.
How Hartford Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Hartford that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Wayland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Manton the fewest (73.9%); Hartford has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford (this page) | 8,112 | 99.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 52/100 |
| West End | 17,453 | 99.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Silver Lake | 14,272 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Elmhurst | 13,357 | 84.3% | 1,998 Mbps | 6 | B- | 77/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 11,719 | 99.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Federal Hill | 7,590 | 93.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Olneyville | 7,514 | 97.8% | 1,994 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Smith Hill | 6,753 | 93.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Wayland | 6,688 | 100.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Valley | 5,648 | 99.7% | 1,990 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Manton | 4,400 | 73.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hartford?
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 Hartford
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hartford Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Hartford 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 99.9% coverage in Hartford.
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 Hartford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hartford, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hartford Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (0) | (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 Hartford
Based on data reported by Hartford 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 Hartford. 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 Type | Hartford Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (13) | (816) | 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 Hartford?
Of the providers in Hartford, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hartford 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 Hartford, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hartford
| ISP / Tech Type | Hartford Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (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 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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A Bristol, RI Customer
Cox Cable
April 16, 2025 Paige W
Cox Cable
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hartford?
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 Hartford 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 Hartford is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, EarthLink, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Hartford, available to 99.9% 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.