| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Geneseo Communications Services  | - | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.420% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 22% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.70%
2 providers - 93.78%
3 providers - 4.42%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rock Island is comparable to the rest of Illinois - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Rock Island area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Rock Island residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in Rock Island.
There are six internet providers serving the Rock Island area, and 93.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rock Island's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rock Island are AT&T, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Rock Island.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Rock Island residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 100% of the area. Rock Island’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rock Island residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Rock Island covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Rock Island to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rock Island, $52.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rock Island, $1.42.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Rock Island. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rock Island's providers, 269 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Rock Island covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rock Island residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rock Island, $52.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rock Island, $1.42.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Rock Island. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rock Island's providers, 269 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rock Island covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rock Island where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Rock Island, $52.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rock Island, $1.42.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Rock Island. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rock Island's providers, 269 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Rock Island with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Rock Island. The next fastest internet provider in Rock Island is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Rock Island with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rock Island, $52.49.
Geneseo Communications Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rock Island, covering 4.420% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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