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Internet Providers in Rockdale, Texas

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Home Internet in Rockdale, TX

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 67%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 45.2%
    Rockdale speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.4%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. SOS
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6%
  • 7. ZochNet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.9%
  • 8. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.7%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.7%
  • BEC Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.1%

Best Internet Providers in Rockdale, TX

Residents of Rockdale, Texas should consider AT&T Internet if they have access to it. AT&T covers 67% of the city, offering download speeds up to 18 Mbps at $60 per month. This IPBB (Internet Protocol Broadband) connection provides reliable service but may not suit heavy internet users or larger households.

Optimum serves as a strong alternative. It offers a cable connection with speeds up to 400 Mbps, covering 45.20% of Rockdale at $40 per month. For those in need of faster speeds, Optimum presents a competitive option. Verizon also provides a viable choice with its 5G internet, delivering up to 50 Mbps and covering 40.70% of the city. Plans start at $50 per month, offering a balance of speed and price.

When evaluating internet availability in Rockdale, 29% have DSL, 3% have cable, 47% have fiber, 97% have fixed wireless, and 100% have satellite. This range of options ensures broad access to various internet services for residents.

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
  • Always ON
28.07%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • BEC Communications
6.1%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Rockdale, TX

Provider Connection Types in Rockdale, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rockdale, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
29.43%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
47.339999999999996%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.5%

List of Internet Providers in Rockdale, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Optimum Cable 400 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
SOS Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
ZochNet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
BEC Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Rockdale, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
Zochnet $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
BEC Communications $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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