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Internet and Broadband in Rhode Island
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 91.7%
- U.S. 91.0%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.4%
- U.S. 75.6%
- Cellular data plan only
- 11.8%
- U.S. 11.5%
- No internet access
- 6.4%
- U.S. 6.5%
Internet access by county
5 counties in Rhode Island
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| County | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | 92.6% | 82.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| Kent County | 92.7% | 81.2% | 10.9% | 5.9% |
| Newport County | 94.1% | 81.9% | 10.2% | 4.3% |
| Providence County | 90.5% | 75.9% | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| Washington County | 94.4% | 82.5% | 10.1% | 3.8% |
Internet access in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 89.7% | 72.1% | 15.1% | 7.9% |
| Cranston | 91.9% | 78.0% | 12.4% | 7.2% |
| Warwick | 91.2% | 80.4% | 10.2% | 7.2% |
| Pawtucket | 89.5% | 73.4% | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| East Providence | 90.2% | 77.1% | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Woonsocket | 89.6% | 75.2% | 13.2% | 7.6% |
| Newport | 91.3% | 79.6% | 9.9% | 6.2% |
| Central Falls | 86.5% | 59.4% | 19.2% | 9.3% |
| Westerly | 92.6% | 78.8% | 11.4% | 4.3% |
| Valley Falls | 90.0% | 81.9% | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| Newport East | 92.9% | 75.1% | 12.9% | 5.3% |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 93.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Cumberland Hill | 94.7% | 86.7% | 7.6% | 4.0% |
| Greenville | 89.6% | 77.9% | 7.8% | 7.7% |
| Tiverton | 93.8% | 79.9% | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Kingston | 100.0% | 94.2% | 5.8% | 0.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Rhode Island?
- 91.7% of households in Rhode Island have a broadband internet subscription, and 6.4% have no internet access.
- Which Rhode Island counties have the highest broadband subscription rate?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Washington County (94.4%), Newport County (94.1%), Kent County (92.7%).
- Which Rhode Island counties have the lowest broadband subscription rate?
- The lowest are Providence County (90.5%), Bristol County (92.6%), Kent County (92.7%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates