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Internet providers in Foster, RI

1. EarthLink.
99% available in Foster
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

2. Cox Communications
30% available in Foster
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

3. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Foster
Connection:
5G Home & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
4. Viasat
99% available in Foster
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
1. Cox Communications
30% available in Foster
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

2. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Foster
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
3. Earthlink Business
99% available in Foster
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

4. Viasat
99% available in Foster
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. OSHEAN
40% available in Foster
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Foster
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
2. Visible
Available in Foster
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
3. Cox Communications
30% available in Foster
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Communications
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Limited availability in select areas

4. Verizon Wireless
98% available in Foster
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
5. AT&T Wireless
100% available in Foster
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
6. Tello Mobile
99% available in Foster
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Foster

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Average starting price
$72.74/mo

Average speed
208.3 Mbps

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Average download speed
208.32 Mbps

Average upload speed
142.36 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.62 ms

Average jitter
6.44 ms

 

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Summary of Foster internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
EarthLink. Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink.
Cox Communications Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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