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Best Internet Providers in Rockford, IL

The best internet provider in Rockford is Xfinity because of their cable network, which offers gigabit speeds and expansive availability. Xfinity cable internet users in Rockford can expect download speeds up to 1 Gbps, and internet-only plans that start at $30 per month. Cable networks offer lower latency and higher reliability than DSL or fixed wireless networks, making Xfinity the fastest and most reliable provider in Rockford. Xfinity also offers plenty of options to save with bundles, which include services such as Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity StreamSaver or Xfinity X1.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Xfinity - Great Value

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	UScellular	93.34%
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity	96.49%

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Internet Availability in Rockford, IL

When it comes to internet in Rockford, your best option is Xfinity. Xfinity covers more addresses than any other internet provider in Rockford, reaching 96.5% of the city.

No matter which side of Rock River you live on, Xfinity is the most widely available internet option. Xfinity’s cable network is extensive and widespread, including northwestern Rockford near Searls Park; downtown Rockford; eastern Rockford, along both sides of East State Street near Rockford University; and Cherry Valley.

There are, however, a couple of areas where Xfinity may not be available. If you live near South Springfield Avenue near the Rockford Bypass or in the neighborhoods surrounding Rock Cut State Park, you could run into some areas without coverage.

Don’t care for Xfinity’s cable internet service? No problem. There are many fixed wireless services with great coverage in Rockford, including Rise Broadband, Always On, and U.S. Cellular. If you want a wired internet provider, we also recommend checking out AT&T’s IPBB service that covers 49.8% of Rockford addresses. Even AT&T’s service has some limitations, though, as you’re unlikely to find it in the Multimer Subdivision, Hickory View Estates, or the communities bordering nearby Cherry Valley.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Rockford, IL

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Provider Connection Types in Rockford, IL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Rockford, IL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	18.25%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	96.69%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	0.18%

List of Internet Providers in Rockford, IL

Provider	Type	Top Speed
AT&T	IPBB, 5G Internet	300 Mbps	View Plans
Xfinity	Cable	2 Gbps	View Plans
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
T-Mobile	5G Internet	415 Mbps	View Plans
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	View Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
XNET WiFi	Fixed Wireless	225 Mbps	View Plans
UScellular	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon	5G Internet	50 Mbps	View Plans

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