Best Internet Providers in Wakefield, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wakefield, RI
Wakefield has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Wakefield.
Ranks compare Wakefield with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wakefield, RI at a Glance
Wakefield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
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 Wakefield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wakefield, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
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 Wakefield
How Wakefield Compares to Places Its Size
Wakefield's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 47%.
| Measure | Wakefield | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Washington County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.2% | top 12% | 93.0% | 90.7% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,988 Mbps | bottom 39% | 1,974 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | bottom 30% | 5.6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 25% | 16% | 13% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 95% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 35% | 83% | 78% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 25% | 88% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $112,316 | top 28% | $114,206 | $96,849 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 19% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.2% of homes in Wakefield, against 93.0% across Washington County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Wakefield are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $112,316 (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 Wakefield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
EarthLink Fiber in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 98.1% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 98.1% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.5% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 134 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
Cox Cable in Wakefield, RI
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 97.6% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Wakefield, RI.
Internet in Wakefield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Wakefield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wakefield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Wakefield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02879 | 21,034 | 99.3% | 1,993 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 70/100 |
How Wakefield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wakefield that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Narragansett has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Kingston the fewest (30.7%); Wakefield has 99.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield (this page) | 11,786 | 99.2% | 1,988 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Narragansett | 9,581 | 99.7% | 1,998 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 74/100 |
| Kingston | 9,061 | 30.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Wakefield-Peacedale | 8,875 | 98.8% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Charlestown | 7,182 | 98.4% | 1,991 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 73/100 |
| Saunderstown | 5,554 | 99.6% | 1,986 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 84/100 |
| West Kingston | 4,465 | 98.9% | 1,978 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 85/100 |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,308 | 98.5% | 1,999 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 58/100 |
| South Kingstown | 295 | 100.0% | 1,941 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Kenyon | 242 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 75/100 |
| Tuckertown | 58 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wakefield?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cox Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Wakefield
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wakefield Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Wakefield 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 98.1% coverage in Wakefield.
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 Wakefield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wakefield, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wakefield 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 Wakefield
Based on data reported by Wakefield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Wakefield. 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 | Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
Of the providers in Wakefield, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wakefield 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 Wakefield, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wakefield
| ISP / Tech Type | Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Wakefield, 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.