5 Best Internet Providers in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Upper South Providence, 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 Upper South Providence, Providence, RI?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Upper South Providence based on Providence customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Upper South Providence, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 99.31% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Upper South Providence, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Upper South Providence

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upper South Providence Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Providence internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Upper South Providence residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cox Communications wins for second-place in Providence, with 3.63 out of 5 stars and 97.1% coverage in Upper South Providence.

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 Upper South Providence?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Upper South Providence

	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 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.

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 Upper South Providence?

Providence customers rate Verizon 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.

Verizon received a local rating of 3.43 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Upper South Providence customers with an average price rating of 3.19 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Upper South Providence

Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence below, including the metrics used and how Upper South Providence compares to the rest of Providence and nation.

Upper South Providence ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper South Providence	Rhode Island	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upper South Providence that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.59%	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.	1,978 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 Upper South Providence.	4.9	5.3	6.8

 

Upper South Providence Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper South Providence	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.	3.1	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.	4%	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.	85%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	76%	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.	53%	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.	53%	80%	76%

Upper South Providence ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Upper South Providence is B, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upper South Providence is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upper South Providence have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Upper South Providence 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.

76% of Upper South Providence households have an internet connection despite having 99.31% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 53% subscribe to it. A low number of Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence?

How Much Speed does a Upper South Providence Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upper South Providence is 3.1, which is larger than the Providence average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Upper South Providence's average household income is $45,525 which is much lower than the Providence average of $94,441 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Upper South Providence also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Providence average of 16%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Upper South Providence has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Upper South Providence households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 45% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?

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.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Upper South Providence?

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 Verizon.
• 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, 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 Upper South Providence compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence's B ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.