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Internet Providers in
Rockford, IL

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Home Internet in Rockford, IL
  • Provider
    • EarthLink
    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile Fiber Internet
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • i3 Broadband
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 48.9%
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 75.9%
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 96.6%
    Rockford speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 7 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 6.5%
    Rockford speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile Fiber Internet
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.2%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.6%
  • 8. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.8%
  • 9. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 10. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.2%
  • i3 Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.3%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Rockford, IL

The best internet provider in Rockford is Xfinity because of its cable network, which offers gigabit speeds and expansive availability. Xfinity cable internet users in Rockford can expect download speeds up to 2 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.

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
  • EarthLink
48.949999999999996%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Verizon
  • Rise Broadband
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • UScellular
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Frontier
  • T-Mobile Fiber Internet
  • i3 Broadband
96.58%

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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 96.6% 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 east of Carlson Nelles 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, XNET WIFI, and U.S. Cellular. If you want a wired internet provider, we also recommend checking out AT&T’s IPBB service that covers 51.3% 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 Coverage Map and Store Locations for Rockford, Illinois

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

Internet Providers in Rockford, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $47/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. IPBB, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 7 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile Fiber Internet $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms. Fiber
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Rise Broadband $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $52/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
i3 Broadband $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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