Best Internet Providers in Prudence Island, RI
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Prudence Island, RI
Prudence Island has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Prudence Island.
Ranks compare Prudence Island with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Prudence Island, RI at a Glance
Prudence Island Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Prudence Island ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prudence Island, RI?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Prudence Island based on 13 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 Prudence Island?
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 Prudence Island
How Prudence Island Compares to Places Its Size
Prudence Island's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Prudence Island | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Newport County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 78.6% | 90.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 149 Mbps | bottom 8% | 1,325 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 4.5 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 13% | 16% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 95% | 92% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 7% | 83% | 78% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 88% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $131,875 | top 3% | $109,930 | $96,849 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 0% | bottom 1% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Prudence Island, against 78.6% across Newport County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Prudence Island are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $131,875 (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 Prudence Island
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prudence Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Prudence Island, RI.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prudence Island?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prudence Island, RI
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Prudence Island homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Prudence Island, RI
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
168 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Prudence Island homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 168 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Prudence Island, RI
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of Prudence Island homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Prudence Island, RI
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of Prudence Island homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prudence Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Prudence Island, RI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prudence Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Prudence Island, RI.
Internet in Prudence Island by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Prudence Island has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Prudence Island
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Prudence Island
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02872 | 231 | 0.0% | 149 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 75/100 |
How Prudence Island Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Prudence Island that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Jamestown has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Bristol the fewest (3.0%); Prudence Island has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudence Island (this page) | 203 | 0.0% | 149 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 75/100 |
| Newport | 24,993 | 81.7% | 1,175 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 68/100 |
| North Kingstown | 23,797 | 99.1% | 1,992 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 71/100 |
| Bristol | 22,296 | 3.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 64/100 |
| 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 |
| Warren | 11,344 | 6.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 55/100 |
| Jamestown | 5,559 | 99.9% | 1,547 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 75/100 |
| Middletown | 5,149 | 76.5% | 1,352 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 82/100 |
| Prudence Park | 28 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prudence Island?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Verizon.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prudence Island
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Prudence Island Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Prudence Island 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 2224 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 Prudence Island Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Prudence Island, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prudence Island Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prudence Island
Based on data reported by Prudence Island ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Prudence Island. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 168 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prudence Island Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (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 Prudence Island?
Of the providers in Prudence Island, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Prudence Island 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 Prudence Island, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Prudence Island
| ISP / Tech Type | Prudence Island Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (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 |
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 Prudence Island?
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 Prudence Island is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Prudence Island is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prudence Island, available to 59.6% 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.