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Rhode Island

Cell coverage comparison in Rhode Island, United States

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Rhode Island, United States, the current snapshot reflects over 12,000 speed tests and shows medians of 156.5 Mbps download, 14.3 Mbps upload, and 39 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Rhode Island

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Rhode Island, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

AT&T logo
Download165.2 Mbps
Upload11.7 Mbps
Latency40 ms
Coverage98.9%

Over 3,100 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download211.4 Mbps
Upload16.8 Mbps
Latency34 ms
Coverage98.8%

Over 4,600 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download106.1 Mbps
Upload14.0 Mbps
Latency42 ms
Coverage99.3%

Over 4,000 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Rhode Island. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Rhode Island

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Rhode Island with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Rhode Island-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

156.5Mbps

Upload

14.3Mbps

Latency

39ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: T-Mobile

211.4 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

16.8 Mbps

Best Latency: T-Mobile

34 ms

Best Coverage: Verizon

99.3%

Coverage Snapshot

5G94.9%
4G LTE100.0%
Based on over 12,000 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Rhode Island to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

These medians are calculated from over 12,000 tests. Current medians are 156.5 Mbps download, 14.3 Mbps upload, and 39 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans Available in Rhode Island

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this region.

Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months

$5/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
  • Hotspot Included
  • 500 Minutes
  • 500 Texts

US Mobile Light Plan Annual

$8/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 2 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

TextNow Weekly Unlimited

$8.99/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 20 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

Red Pocket Essentials Annual

$9.17/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket Essentials (AT&T)

$10/mo

Monthly plan

AT&T
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then 256Kbps
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Rhode Island: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Rhode Island?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Rhode Island, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Rhode Island?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Rhode Island?

Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.

How can I contribute coverage data for Rhode Island?

Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.

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