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Internet Providers in Rock Island, Illinois

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Home Internet in Rock Island, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.7%
    Rock Island speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 46.3%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.2%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB
    Availability: 54%
  • 7. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.8%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 90.9%
  • 9. Geneseo Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 36.1%
  • 10. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 11. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 15%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 75%

Home Internet Summary in Rock Island, IL

AT&T Internet serves 54% of Rock Island, Illinois, with an IPBB connection. It offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps at a starting price of $60 per month. While not the fastest, AT&T's service is reliable for basic activities like browsing, streaming, and general use, making it suitable for households with moderate internet needs.

Metronet provides a fiber connection to 62.80% of Rock Island. It delivers speeds up to 5.12 Gbps starting at $29.95 per month. This plan is ideal for high-speed needs such as 4K streaming, gaming, or using bandwidth-heavy applications. In contrast, Viasat Internet offers a satellite connection covering 100% of Rock Island. With speeds up to 150 Mbps and a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat is a solid option for residents in remote areas needing reliable internet.

Rock Island residents have diverse internet options, including fiber, satellite, and fixed wireless, to suit varying needs and preferences.

Best Internet Providers in Rock Island, IL

Metronet and Mediacom are the top internet providers in Rock Island. Metronet is the best overall internet provider in Rock Island because it is the fastest internet provider in the area, with symmetrical fiber internet speeds up to 5.12 Gbps. However, Metronet reaches only about half of the area, so its service may not be available at your address.

If you can’t tap into Metronet’s superfast fiber internet network, then you’ll want to go with Mediacom. It offers a reliable cable connection throughout most of Rock Island and delivers download speeds up to 1 Gbps. While it’s not as fast as Metronet, Mediacom offers a reliable and low-latency cable internet connection.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
90.88000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
  • Geneseo Communications
99.74%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Rock Island, IL

Provider Connection Types in Rock Island, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rock Island, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.71%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.76%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
82.89%

List of Internet Providers in Rock Island, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB 25 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Rock Island, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Geneseo Communications $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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