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Internet providers in Rolla, MO
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Rolla, MO internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 40 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 40 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.346% |
| Fidelity Communications | $33.99 | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Rolla internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rolla is slightly higher than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Rolla area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rolla residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.500% of those living in Rolla.
There are four internet providers serving the Rolla area, and 98.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rolla's four internet providers, prices start at $33.99 and available download speeds reach up to 250 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Rolla
The largest internet providers in Rolla are CenturyLink, Fidelity Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Rolla.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Rolla residents, covering 73% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Fidelity Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Rolla’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rolla residents.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Rolla covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Rolla 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $47.25.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rolla, $1.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 40 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Rolla. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Rolla's providers, 92 Mbps.
Fidelity Communications cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Fidelity Communications offers broadband to all households in Rolla covering 100% of the area.
Fidelity Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rolla residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Fidelity Communications start at $33.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $47.25.
Fidelity Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.68 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rolla, $1.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Fidelity Communications offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Rolla. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rolla's providers, 92 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rolla covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rolla 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $47.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rolla, $1.69.
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 Rolla. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Rolla's providers, 92 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Rolla?
Fidelity Communications is the fastest internet provider in Rolla with download speeds up to 250 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rolla. The next fastest internet provider in Rolla is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 40 Mbps to 73% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Rolla?
Fidelity Communications offers the cheapest internet in Rolla with plans starting at $33.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rolla, $47.25.
Is fiber internet available in Rolla?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rolla, covering 2.346% of the city.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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