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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 4.144% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.314% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 30% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.75%
2 providers - 95.51%
3 providers - 34.36%
4+ providers - 0.66%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Rockford 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 Rockford area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Rockford residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.230% of those living in Rockford.
There are eight internet providers serving the Rockford area, and 95.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rockford's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rockford are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Rockford.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Rockford residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Rockford’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rockford 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 Rockford covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Rockford 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Rockford, $44.99.
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 Rockford, $1.22.
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 5 Mbps in Rockford. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockford's providers, 346 Mbps.
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Rockford covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rockford residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rockford, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockford, $1.22.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Rockford. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockford's providers, 346 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 Rockford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rockford 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 Rockford, $44.99.
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 Rockford, $1.22.
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 Rockford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rockford's providers, 346 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Rockford with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Rockford. The next fastest internet provider in Rockford is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Rockford with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rockford, $44.99.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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