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Providence County, Rhode Island Broadband Audit

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Broadband Serviceable Locations in Providence County, Rhode Island

Census blocks by performance rank
Unserved
More than 80% unserved
Underserved
More than 80% un(der)served
Served

Updated February 2024

The map above shows the total demand points and quality of broadband coverage in Providence County, Rhode Island. This map clearly outlines places most in need of improvement and should serve as a crucial resource for internet service providers looking to improve or expand their broadband services. To harness deeper insights, sign up or log in to the portal.

Providence County, Rhode Island Broadband Performance Trends

0.3%Un(der)served
unserved
1,311
(0.3%)
underserved
282
(0.1%)
served
508,745
(99.7%)
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Unserved and Underserved Anchor Institutions in Providence County, Rhode Island

Non-residential demand points
Community Support
Education
Government
Health

Updated February 2024

The map above shows the distribution of anchor institutions accross Providence County, Rhode Island colored by type. Anchor institutions are crucial entities such as schools, hospitals, and more that require greater use of broadband services. They often cater to vulnerable populations and ensuring they receive high quality broadband coverage is a high priority.

Anchor Institutions in Providence County, Rhode Island

There are 1,108 community anchor institutions in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Here is the breakdown of places of interest by category.
Community Support
464
Includes community support organizations, etc.
Education
250
Includes schools, colleges, learning centers, etc
Government
332
Includes libraries, fire departments, public housing organizations, etc.
Health
62
Includes clinics, public hospitals, etc.

Local Internet Service Providers and Types of Service Provided in Providence County, Rhode Island

Updated February 2024

Providence County, Rhode Island Local Broadband Service Providers

Of the 12 providers in Providence County, Rhode Island, 9 provide residential service.
Here is the breakdown of providers by type of service provided.
Fiber
33.3%
4 fiber providers
Wireless
25.0%
3 wireless providers
Satellite
25.0%
3 satellite providers
Other
58.3%
7 other providers

Demographics in Providence County, Rhode Island

Up-to-date information on the population of Providence County, Rhode Island including broadband coverage, income, housing type, and more.

Poverty threshold
21.2
%
Individuals with income below 150% poverty threshold
% with Internet
96.1
%
Households with an internet subscription
Education level
18.9
%
Population over age 25 with a bachelor degree
Household Income
$72,579.00
Median household income
Population breakdown
Population
user657,984
Housing units
home276,370
ACS 5-year estimates (2018-2022)
Racial breakdown
Asian
4.2%
Black
8.9%
Native
NaN%
White
65.1%
Other
10.5%
ACS 5-year estimates (2018-2022)

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