Internet Providers in Kingston, RI

Over 105 people in Kingston found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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100% Fiber. All the way to your door. $24.95/mo

#2

Verizon

97.63% availability
Verizon logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone / 5G Home Internet
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

#3

Verizon Fios Fiber

36.1% availability
Verizon Fios Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

Compare Verizon Fios Internet Plans with speeds up to 1Gbps starting at $39.99/mo.

#4

Cox

93.31% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / Television
Speed up to:

7 Gbps

User Review:

(2648)

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Cox is now part of Spectrum.

#5

Viasat

96.68% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

HughesNet

99.05% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#7

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

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Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Kingston, RI

#1DIRECTV

  • Entertainment package: 90+ channels streaming or 175+ via satellite, locals included
  • Two ways to watch: satellite service, or streaming over the internet
  • HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ®, and Cinemax® included free for 3 months
  • On Demand shows and movies, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage on streaming plans
  • Professional installation with satellite, or plug-in self-setup with streaming
Pricing starting at:
$59.99

#2Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Kingston

Kingston still pivots around the University of Rhode Island campus and the small downtown green. Since the Amtrak station and Route 138 corridor hug the center, denser housing and utility lines followed. Fiber service is widely available around the University of Rhode Island campus and downtown Kingston, while outlying parcels toward Route 1 and the rural edges remain largely on cable or fixed wireless. Out near the farms and newer subdivisions, wired options thin out, so people rely on wireless or satellite and notice upload-heavy tasks like cloud backups and video calls lag more often.

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Kingston, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Kingston, you will see speed tiers from 11 Mbps to 7 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $30-$99/mo range.

Cox is a solid choice in Kingston, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Kingston and can support most households with speeds up to 7 Gbps and plans starting at $30/mo.

Verizon offers 5G home internet plans starting at $69/mo, and delivers speeds from 11 Mbps to 1 Gbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Kingston.

What is the fastest internet provider in Kingston?

Cox is the fastest internet provider in Kingston, RI, with download speeds up to 7 Gbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps — available to 93.31% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
CoxFiber / Cable / Television7 Gbps30 Mbps93.31%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps92.36%
Verizon Fios FiberFiber2 Gbps940 Mbps36.10%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone / 5G Home Internet1 Gbps1 Gbps97.63%
StarlinkSatellite400 Mbps44 Mbps97.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps96.68%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.05%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Kingston?

Cox offers the cheapest internet in Kingston starting at $30.00/month with speeds up to 7 Gbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Cox$30.00Up to 7 GbpsNo1.28 TB
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Verizon Fios Fiber$69.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Verizon$69.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Starlink$55.00Up to 400 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Kingston?

Kingston has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

80.28%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

93.31%

Most widely available wired option. Cox covers 93.31%, Cyberonic covers 97.63%. Up to 7 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

87.76%

Verizon, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps), Starlink (400 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Kingston residents.

Kingston, RI - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Kingston, RI has a total of 11 internet providers including  6 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 4 DSL providers and 3 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Kingston, RI by Coverage Area

All 11 internet providers serving Kingston by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.05%
2.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone / 5G Home Internet97.63%
3.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless97.63%
4.Starlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
5.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone96.68%
6.Cox7 Gbps30 MbpsFiber / Cable / Television93.31%
7.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
8.Verizon Fios Fiber2 Gbps940 MbpsFiber36.10%
9.T-Mobile 5G Home Internet~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet~
10.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
11.Broadview Networks~~DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Kingston?

Yes. Kingston residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Verizon Forward

Up to $30 off/mo for eligible Fios or 5G home for qualifying households. Verizon Forward includes 12 months of job resources & skills training.

Provider Program

Cox Communications Connect2Compete

$9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Cox Communications Connect2Compete includes Wi-Fi modem & EasyConnect self-install.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Kingston, RI, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 11 internet providers in Kingston, RI. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

Cox offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $30.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Cox has the fastest speeds in Kingston, with a top download speed of 7 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Kingston. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Kingston residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Verizon Forward has eligible Fios or 5G home with up to $30 off/mo. Cox Communications Connect2Compete offers $9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Kingston, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Kingston. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Kingston is 160 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Kingston, RI.

HughesNet, Verizon, Starlink, Viasat, and Cox offer internet in Kingston, RI.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Verizon: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • Starlink: Offers speeds up to 400 Mbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Cox: Offers speeds up to 7 Gbps starting at $30.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Kingston

Kingston Free Library
2605 Kingstown Rd., Kingston, Ri 02881
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 783-8254

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