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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 92% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 1.886% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.886% |
| 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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.89%
2 providers - 98.51%
3 providers - 11.77%
4+ providers - 0.30%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rockwall is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Rockwall area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rockwall residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in Rockwall.
There are seven internet providers serving the Rockwall area, and 98.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rockwall's seven internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rockwall are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Rockwall.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Rockwall residents, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 11% of the area. Rockwall’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 92% of Rockwall 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 Rockwall covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Rockwall 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $47.99.
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 Rockwall, $0.26.
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 20 Mbps in Rockwall. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockwall's providers, 506 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Rockwall covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Rockwall than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $47.99.
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 Rockwall, $0.26.
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 1,000 Mbps in Rockwall. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockwall's providers, 506 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Rockwall covering 92% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rockwall residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $47.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwall, $0.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Rockwall. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockwall's providers, 506 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Rockwall, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rockwall, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rockwall and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rockwall at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rockwall at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rockwall residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Rockwall may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Rockwall DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Rockwall with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Rockwall. The next fastest internet provider in Rockwall is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Rockwall with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $47.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rockwall, covering 11% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Rockwall and is available to 1.886% of households.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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