Internet rankings for Rhode Island
How Rhode Island cities compare on home internet, among places with 5,000+ residential locations. Statewide, about 83% of locations can get fiber and 51% can get gigabit-class service.
Most fiber in Rhode Island
| # | Place | can get fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Falls | 94% |
| 2 | Cranston | 92% |
| 3 | Warwick | 91% |
| 4 | Pawtucket | 91% |
| 5 | East Providence | 90% |
| 6 | Central Falls | 89% |
| 7 | Providence | 89% |
| 8 | Woonsocket | 85% |
| 9 | Newport | 83% |
| 10 | Westerly | 83% |
| 11 | Newport East | 73% |
Best gigabit availability in Rhode Island
| # | Place | can get gigabit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woonsocket | 80% |
| 2 | Pawtucket | 78% |
| 3 | Valley Falls | 76% |
| 4 | Providence | 76% |
| 5 | Central Falls | 73% |
| 6 | Cranston | 69% |
| 7 | East Providence | 60% |
| 8 | Warwick | 17% |
| 9 | Westerly | 17% |
| 10 | Newport East | 15% |
| 11 | Newport | 7% |
Best-connected households in Rhode Island
| # | Place | of households have broadband |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport | 91% |
| 2 | Newport East | 91% |
| 3 | Warwick | 90% |
| 4 | Cranston | 90% |
| 5 | Westerly | 90% |
| 6 | East Providence | 89% |
| 7 | Woonsocket | 89% |
| 8 | Providence | 88% |
| 9 | Valley Falls | 87% |
| 10 | Pawtucket | 87% |
| 11 | Central Falls | 83% |
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Sources: FCC National Broadband Map (December 31, 2025) and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates. Provider-reported; describes areas, not addresses. Methodology.