Best Internet Providers in North Foster, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Foster, RI
North Foster 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in North Foster.
Ranks compare North Foster with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Foster, RI at a Glance
North Foster Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Breezeline
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Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 North Foster ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Foster, RI?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in North Foster 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 North Foster?
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 North Foster
How North Foster Compares to Places Its Size
North Foster's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 4%.
| Measure | North Foster | 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 | 1,187 Mbps | top 33% | 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 | 3.6 | bottom 41% | 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 | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 9% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 9% | 76% | 78% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 11% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $115,356 | top 6% | $87,567 | $96,849 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in North Foster, against 95.8% across Providence County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in North Foster are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $115,356 (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 North Foster
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Foster?
EarthLink Fiber in North Foster, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of North Foster 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 North Foster, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of North Foster homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Foster?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Foster, RI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of North Foster homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Foster?
Breezeline Cable in North Foster, RI
Availability:
40.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 40.4% of North Foster homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in North Foster, RI
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 19.5% of North Foster 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 North Foster?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in North Foster, RI.
Internet in North Foster by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Foster
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in North Foster
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How North Foster Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Foster that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 4 of them in Connecticut. Among them, Chepachet has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Dayville, CT the fewest (98.5%); North Foster has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Foster (this page) | 282 | 100.0% | 1,187 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 79/100 |
| Danielson, CT | 9,985 | 99.2% | 6,967 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 57/100 |
| North Scituate | 8,027 | 98.9% | 1,972 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 64/100 |
| Chepachet | 7,002 | 100.0% | 1,999 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 75/100 |
| Dayville, CT | 6,265 | 98.5% | 6,925 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 76/100 |
| Foster | 4,674 | 99.5% | 1,549 Mbps | 4 | B- | 83/100 |
| East Killingly, CT | 722 | 95.0% | 6,762 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Clayville | 647 | 100.0% | 1,764 Mbps | 4 | B- | 85/100 |
| South Killingly, CT | 496 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| West Glocester | 433 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 84/100 |
| Vaughn Hollow | 389 | 100.0% | 1,226 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Foster?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Breezeline should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in North Foster
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in North Foster. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for North Foster Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for North Foster residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1693 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 North Foster Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Foster, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Foster 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 | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (0) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Foster
Based on data reported by North Foster ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Breezeline. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in North Foster. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Foster 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 | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (0) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Foster?
Of the providers in North Foster, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Foster 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.
The table below shows how customers in North Foster, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Foster
| ISP / Tech Type | North Foster 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 | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (0) | (67) | 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 North Foster?
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 North Foster is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Breezeline. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in North Foster is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in North Foster, 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.