Best Internet Providers in Little Compton, RI
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Little Compton, RI
Little Compton has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Little Compton.
Ranks compare Little Compton with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Little Compton, RI at a Glance
Little Compton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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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 Little Compton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Little Compton, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Little Compton 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 Little Compton?
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 Little Compton Compares to Places Its Size
Little Compton's report card score is in the bottom 10% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.
| Measure | Little Compton | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Newport County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 78.6% | 90.7% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 31% | 1,325 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 14% | 4.5 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 10% | 16% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 95% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 5% | 83% | 78% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 9% | 88% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $130,937 | top 7% | $109,930 | $96,849 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Little Compton, against 78.6% across Newport County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Little Compton are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $130,937 (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 Little Compton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Little Compton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Little Compton, RI.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Little Compton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Little Compton, RI
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Little Compton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Little Compton, RI
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.8% of Little Compton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Little Compton, RI
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.8% of Little Compton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Little Compton, RI
Availability:
49.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
151 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.1% of Little Compton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 151 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Little Compton?
Cox Cable in Little Compton, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 100.0% of Little Compton homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Little Compton, RI
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 4.5% of Little Compton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Little Compton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Little Compton, RI.
Internet in Little Compton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Little Compton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Little Compton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Little Compton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02837 | 3,616 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 81/100 |
How Little Compton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Little Compton that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 5 of them in Massachusetts. Among them, Portsmouth has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Head of Westport, MA the fewest (0.0%); Little Compton has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Compton (this page) | 3,979 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Newport | 24,993 | 81.7% | 1,175 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Portsmouth | 17,304 | 94.2% | 1,189 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Tiverton | 15,996 | 62.4% | 1,508 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 68/100 |
| Newport East | 12,432 | 89.3% | 1,238 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Westport, MA | 10,166 | 16.1% | 1,070 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 68/100 |
| Middletown | 5,149 | 76.5% | 1,352 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 82/100 |
| Head of Westport, MA | 1,385 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 71/100 |
| Westport Point, MA | 461 | 0.0% | 1,032 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 63/100 |
| South Westport, MA | 375 | 0.0% | 1,708 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| Cow Yard, MA | 159 | 0.0% | 1,884 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Little Compton?
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 Little Compton
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Little Compton. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Little Compton Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Little Compton 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 49.1% coverage in Little Compton.
At a national level, based on 4626 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 Little Compton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Little Compton, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Little Compton Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (0) | (1949) | 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 Little Compton
Based on data reported by Little Compton 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 Little Compton. 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 | Little Compton Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (0) | (1949) | 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 Little Compton?
Of the providers in Little Compton, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Little Compton 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 Little Compton, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Little Compton
| ISP / Tech Type | Little Compton Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (0) | (1949) | 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 Little Compton?
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 Little Compton 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 Little Compton is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Little Compton, 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.