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Internet Providers in Rockford, Iowa

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    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • OmniTel
    • UScellular
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    • Starlink
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Home Internet in Rockford, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.8%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. OmniTel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91.9%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74%
  • 6. Router12 Networks
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.4%

Best Internet Providers in Rockford, IA

In Rockford, Iowa, OmniTel Communications stands as the city's premier internet service provider. Known for its fast and reliable fiber-based internet, OmniTel ensures that 92% of Rockford's residents can enjoy high-speed internet with download speeds soaring up to 1 Gbps - just the ticket for users with high bandwidth needs. The catch? All that speed and dependability come at a cost - plans start at $99.95 per month, positioning OmniTel as a provider of premium service.

Hot on OmniTel's heels is Viasat Internet, taking second place on Rockford's ISP leaderboard. Viasat's satellite-based services mean they can provide 100% coverage to Rockford residents, ensuring that everyone has access to the internet, regardless of where they live. While satellite connections might be slower and more susceptible to latency issues, Viasat still delivers a respectable max download speed of 30 Mbps — more than enough for general web surfing or streaming. The cherry on top? Their plans are more wallet-friendly, beginning at just $49.99 per month. This makes Viasat an attractive alternative in Rockford, particularly for those in areas where other internet types are scarce or for those with more limited internet usage requirements.

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
  • Always ON
74.02%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Router12 Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • OmniTel
91.9%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Rockford, IA

Provider Connection Types in Rockford, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rockford, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.49%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.33%

List of Internet Providers in Rockford, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
OmniTel Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Router12 Networks Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Rockford, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
OmniTel Communications $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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
Router12 Networks $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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