Best Internet Providers in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Wanskuck 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Wanskuck.
Ranks compare Wanskuck with the 28 neighborhoods in Providence.
The Best Internet in Wanskuck, Providence, RI at a Glance
Wanskuck Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wanskuck, Providence, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Wanskuck 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 Wanskuck?
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.
How Wanskuck Compares to the Rest of Providence
Wanskuck's report card score is 20th of 28 and its connectivity index is 18th of 28.
| Measure | Wanskuck | Rank among neighborhoods in Providence | Providence | Providence County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.1% | 22nd of 28 | 72.8% | 95.8% | 71.5% | Charles and Marieville and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,998 Mbps | Tied 14th of 28 | 1,903 Mbps | 1,984 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 12 places at 2,000 Mbps |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 4th 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 | 2.4 | 17th of 28 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Olneyville and South Elmwood (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | 12th of 28 | 13% | 13% | 15% | Blackstone and Fox Point (30%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 13th of 28 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Blackstone and College Hill and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | 19th of 28 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Hope and Reservoir (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 19th of 28 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Blackstone and Hope (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 17th of 28 | 79% | 77% | 81% | Fox Point (96%) |
| Median household income | $54,940 | 26th of 28 | $96,664 | $87,567 | $93,246 | Blackstone ($159,092) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 27% | Tied 6th of 28 | 16% | 17% | 16% | College Hill (72%) |
Fiber reaches 89.1% of homes in Wanskuck, against 72.8% across Providence and 95.8% across Providence County. Households in Wanskuck are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,940 (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 Wanskuck
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wanskuck?
EarthLink Fiber in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
977 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 89.1% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 977 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 880, with an average of 878 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wanskuck from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
977 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 89.1% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 977 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 880, with an average of 878 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wanskuck from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wanskuck?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
59.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
392 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.4% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 392 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 28 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wanskuck?
Cox Cable in Wanskuck, Providence, RI
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 91.8% of Wanskuck homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Wanskuck?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Wanskuck, Providence, RI.
How Wanskuck Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Wanskuck that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Marieville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Downtown the fewest (77.1%); Wanskuck has 89.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanskuck (this page) | 12,374 | 89.1% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 56/100 |
| Elmhurst | 13,357 | 84.3% | 1,998 Mbps | 6 | B- | 77/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 11,719 | 99.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Charles | 7,927 | 100.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Federal Hill | 7,590 | 93.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Smith Hill | 6,753 | 93.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Marieville | 6,089 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Downtown | 5,665 | 77.1% | 1,914 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Valley | 5,648 | 99.7% | 1,990 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Mount Hope | 5,327 | 99.1% | 1,983 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Hope | 4,803 | 95.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wanskuck?
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 Wanskuck
| 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 Wanskuck Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Wanskuck 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 90.1% coverage in Wanskuck.
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 Wanskuck Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wanskuck, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wanskuck Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (2) | (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 Wanskuck
Based on data reported by Wanskuck 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 Wanskuck. 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 | Wanskuck Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (2) | (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 Wanskuck?
Of the providers in Wanskuck, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wanskuck 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 Wanskuck, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wanskuck
| ISP / Tech Type | Wanskuck Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (2) | (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 Wanskuck?
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 Wanskuck 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 Wanskuck is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Wanskuck, available to 91.9% 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.