Who is our top ranked provider in Harrisville RI? [Updated]

Harrisville, Rhode Island Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Harrisville, Rhode Island and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Harrisville:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Cox	Cable	1000 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	85.9%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Harrisville RI Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Harrisville have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Harrisville compare to Providence County? The average speed in Harrisville is 79.74 Mbps which is faster than Providence County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Rhode Island average of 36.8 Mbps.

Harrisville Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 97.3% of Providence County residents
The average internet download speed in Providence County is 33.11 Mbps based upon 1774776 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Harrisville is 116.7% faster than the average in Rhode Island and 146.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Harrisville is 14.41 Mbps. This is 43.1% faster than the Providence County average and 24.2% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Harrisville population
There are 4 residential internet providers in Harrisville, RI providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Harrisville residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Cox as the top provider for Harrisville, Rhode Island.

Who has the fastest internet service in Harrisville?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Harrisville.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Harrisville, Rhode Island?

The following zip codes were used: 02826, 02830 and 02839

How do the internet speeds in Harrisville compare to other cities in Rhode Island?

Click through to see how the Harrisville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cranston, Hope Valley, Kingston, Newport, Pascoag, Providence, Valley Falls

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Harrisville - Verizon.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

Cox provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Harrisville.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Harrisville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.