Best Internet Providers in Warwick, Rhode Island

What is the best internet provider in Warwick?

For Warwick, CNET recommends Verizon Fios as the best internet provider. As the largest fiber provider in this Rhode Island city, Verizon Fios is available for nearly 90% of households in the area, meaning the high and symmetrical speeds are a likely option wherever you are.

Cox Communications is another ISP worth considering, especially if Verizon’s network doesn’t cover your home. If you’re looking for a fixed wireless connection instead of fiber or cable, Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet also serve select addresses in Warwick.

Cox offers some of the fastest download speeds in Warwick for those looking for the fastest plan. Customers can get speeds up to 2 gigabits — or 2,000 Mbps — for $120 per month (which can increase after two years). If you’re looking for affordable home internet, Verizon and T-Mobile offer great discounts for qualifying mobile customers.

Best internet in Warwick, Rhode Island, in 2024

Source: CNET analysis of carrier data.

Source: CNET analysis of carrier data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Warwick

The best internet deals and top promotions in Warwick depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we regularly search for the latest offers.

Warwick ISPs, such as Cox, may offer lower introductory prices or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, such as Verizon, maintain the same standard prices year-round.

For a more comprehensive overview of all promotions, check out our guide to the best online deals.

Source: CNET analysis of carrier data.

What is a good internet speed?

Most internet plans now can handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that’s suitable for video conferencing, streaming video, or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s a look at the recommended minimum download speeds for different applications, according to the FCCPlease note that these are guidelines only and that Internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, check out our guide to how much internet speed you really need.

• With 0 to 5 Mbps you can perform basic tasks: surfing the web, sending and receiving email, and streaming low-quality videos.
• 5 to 40 Mbps gives you higher quality video streaming and video conferencing.
• 40 to 100 Mbps should be enough bandwidth for one person to meet the demands of modern teleworking, video streaming, and online gaming.
• With 100 to 500 Mbps, one or two people can simultaneously participate in high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming, and online gaming.
• With 500 to 1,000 Mbps, three or more people can participate in high-bandwidth activities simultaneously.

How CNET Picked the Best Internet Providers in Warwick

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router, or kitchen utensil, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So how do we approach this? We start by examining pricing, availability, and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the providers’ websites, and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission on FCC.gov.

And it doesn’t stop there: We go to the FCC website to check our data and make sure we account for every ISP that offers service in an area. We also enter local addresses into carrier websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power to evaluate how satisfied customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and pricing are subject to frequent change; all information provided is accurate at the time of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask ourselves three main questions:

1. Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
2. Do customers get value for their money?
3. Are customers satisfied with their service?

The answers to these questions are often multi-layered and complex, but the providers that come closest to yes on all three are the providers we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fees, although we also consider things like price increases, equipment costs, and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively simple. We look at advertised upload and download speeds, and consider real-world speed data from sources such as Ookla And FCC Reports.

If you would like to take a more detailed look at our process, please visit our How We Test ISPs page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Providers in Warwick