Best Internet Providers in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Upper South Providence 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Upper South Providence.
Ranks compare Upper South Providence with the 28 neighborhoods in Providence.
The Best Internet in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI at a Glance
Upper South Providence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Verizon
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Cox
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence?
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 Upper South Providence, Providence
How Upper South Providence Compares to the Rest of Providence
Upper South Providence's report card score is tied 22nd of 28 and its connectivity index is 28th of 28.
| Measure | Upper South Providence | Rank among neighborhoods in Providence | Providence | Providence County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.6% | 18th of 28 | 72.8% | 95.8% | 71.5% | Charles and Marieville and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,960 Mbps | 25th of 28 | 1,903 Mbps | 1,984 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 12 places at 2,000 Mbps |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | 27th of 28 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 7.1 | Reservoir and Washington Park (6.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 9th of 28 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Olneyville and South Elmwood (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | 28th of 28 | 13% | 13% | 15% | Blackstone and Fox Point (30%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 85% | 28th of 28 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Blackstone and College Hill and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 74% | 28th of 28 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Hope and Reservoir (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | 26th of 28 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Blackstone and Hope (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | 27th of 28 | 79% | 77% | 81% | Fox Point (96%) |
| Median household income | $58,762 | 24th of 28 | $96,664 | $87,567 | $93,246 | Blackstone ($159,092) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | 23rd of 28 | 16% | 17% | 16% | College Hill (72%) |
Fiber reaches 96.6% of homes in Upper South Providence, against 72.8% across Providence and 95.8% across Providence County. Households in Upper South Providence are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,762 (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 Upper South Providence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?
EarthLink Fiber in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 96.6% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 96.6% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,740 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,740 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Upper South Providence from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
351 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 351 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?
Cox Cable in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 95.4% of Upper South Providence homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI.
How Upper South Providence Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Upper South Providence that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Wayland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and College Hill the fewest (50.7%); Upper South Providence has 96.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper South Providence (this page) | 4,607 | 96.6% | 1,960 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 34/100 |
| West End | 17,453 | 99.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Elmwood | 11,685 | 98.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 71/100 |
| College Hill | 11,418 | 50.7% | 1,710 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Federal Hill | 7,590 | 93.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Lower South Providence | 7,049 | 99.1% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Smith Hill | 6,753 | 93.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Wayland | 6,688 | 100.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Downtown | 5,665 | 77.1% | 1,914 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Fox Point | 5,116 | 99.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Reservoir | 4,481 | 98.7% | 1,988 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Upper South Providence?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Cox Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Upper South Providence
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Upper South Providence Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Upper South Providence 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 99.3% coverage in Upper South Providence.
At a national level, based on 2677 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 Upper South Providence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Upper South Providence, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Upper South Providence 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 | ||
| 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 Upper South Providence
Based on data reported by Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence. 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 | Upper South Providence 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 | ||
| 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 Upper South Providence?
Of the providers in Upper South Providence, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Upper South Providence
| ISP / Tech Type | Upper South Providence 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 | ||
| 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 Upper South Providence?
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 Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Upper South Providence, available to 99.3% 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.