5 Best Internet Providers in Mount Hope, Providence, RI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mount Hope, Providence, 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 Mount Hope, Providence, RI?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Mount Hope based on Providence 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 Mount Hope, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 98.35% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mount Hope

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mount Hope Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Providence internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Mount Hope residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Providence, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Mount Hope.

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 Mount Hope?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mount Hope

	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 Mount Hope

Based on data reported by Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,984 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 Mount Hope?

Providence 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 2.50 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 Mount Hope customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mount Hope

Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope below, including the metrics used and how Mount Hope compares to the rest of Providence and nation.

Mount Hope ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Hope	Rhode Island	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mount Hope that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.14%	71.47%	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.	1,962 Mbps	1,869 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 Mount Hope.	6.4	5.3	6.8

 

Mount Hope Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Hope	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.	1.9	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.	21%	11%	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	91%	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.	75%	78%	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.	75%	80%	76%

Mount Hope ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mount Hope is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mount Hope is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mount Hope have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mount Hope 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.

84% of Mount Hope households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope?

How Much Speed does a Mount Hope Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mount Hope is 1.9, which is smaller than the Providence average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mount Hope's average household income is $94,813 which is higher than the Providence average of $94,441 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Mount Hope also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Providence average of 16%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Providence who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Mount Hope has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Hope households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hope?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hope?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hope?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hope?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Hope?

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

To see how Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope's B+ ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.