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Internet providers in Rockwall, TX
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| AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| Suddenlink Communications | $30 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| enTouch | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.886% |
| enTouch | - | - | Cable | 1.886% |
| GTT Communications | - | - | DSL | 1.429% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 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?Rockwall internet service at a glance
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 DSL, which covers 99% of Rockwall residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in Rockwall.
There are eight internet providers serving the Rockwall area, and 98.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rockwall's eight internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Rockwall
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.
AT&T 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 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $42.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwall, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Rockwall. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rockwall's providers, 405 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic 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.
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 $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $42.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwall, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 405 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $42.49.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwall, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Rockwall. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rockwall's providers, 405 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
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 $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Rockwall at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 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 $59.99 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.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Rockwall?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Rockwall with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 11% of households in Rockwall. The next fastest internet provider in Rockwall is Suddenlink Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Rockwall?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Rockwall with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rockwall, $42.49.
Is fiber internet available in Rockwall?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rockwall, covering 11% of the city. enTouch also offers fiber internet in Rockwall and is available to 1.886% of households.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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