Best Internet Providers in Laurel Hill, RI
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Laurel Hill, RI
Laurel Hill has 4 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 Laurel Hill.
Ranks compare Laurel Hill with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Laurel Hill, RI at a Glance
Laurel Hill Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Laurel Hill ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laurel Hill, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Laurel Hill
How Laurel Hill Compares to Places Its Size
Laurel Hill's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Laurel Hill | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Providence County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 95.8% | 90.7% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 1,984 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | top 42% | 5.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 95% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 91% | 92% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | top 1% | 76% | 78% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 97% | top 1% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $152,625 | top 2% | $87,567 | $96,849 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 26% | top 1% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Laurel Hill, against 95.8% across Providence County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Laurel Hill are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $152,625 (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 Laurel Hill
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Hill?
EarthLink Fiber in Laurel Hill, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Laurel Hill homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Laurel Hill, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Laurel Hill homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Hill?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Laurel Hill, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Laurel Hill homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Laurel Hill, RI
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Laurel Hill homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Hill?
Cox Cable in Laurel Hill, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 100.0% of Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Laurel Hill, RI.
Internet in Laurel Hill by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Laurel Hill
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Laurel Hill
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Laurel Hill Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Laurel Hill that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 3 of them in Massachusetts. Among them, Mapleville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Douglas, MA the fewest (17.4%); Laurel Hill has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill (this page) | 71 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 83/100 |
| Uxbridge, MA | 13,722 | 20.7% | 1,010 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 79/100 |
| Douglas, MA | 8,967 | 17.4% | 1,005 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 84/100 |
| Pascoag | 7,086 | 98.6% | 1,976 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Harrisville | 6,706 | 99.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 68/100 |
| Mapleville | 1,230 | 100.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 76/100 |
| Oakland | 701 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 70/100 |
| Burrillville | 435 | 93.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 80/100 |
| South Sutton, MA | 290 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 86/100 |
| Cherry Valley | 161 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Slatersville | 30 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Laurel Hill?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cox Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Laurel Hill
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Laurel Hill Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill.
At a national level, based on 1626 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 Laurel Hill Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Laurel Hill, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Hill Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Laurel Hill
Based on data reported by Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill. 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 | Laurel Hill Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laurel Hill?
Of the providers in Laurel Hill, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Laurel Hill
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Hill Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (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 | ||
| 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 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel Hill is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Laurel Hill, 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.