Compare Rowlett internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Rowlett – 144 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Rowlett – 87 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rowlett.
Internet providers in Rowlett, TX
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Rowlett, TX internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.462% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.127% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.126% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.032% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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.
Need help?Rowlett internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
55818
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.33%
3 providers - 8.03%
4+ providers - 1.13%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rowlett 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 Rowlett area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Rowlett residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 99% of those living in Rowlett.
There are eight internet providers serving the Rowlett area, and 99.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rowlett's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Rowlett
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 213 Mbps | 172 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| AT&T | 192 Mbps | 139 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 119 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | 109 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rowlett.
Top high-speed internet providers in Rowlett
The largest internet providers in Rowlett are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, cable, and satellite options to Rowlett.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Rowlett residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Rowlett’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rowlett residents.
Frontier fiber-optic internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to all households in Rowlett covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Rowlett than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rowlett, $52.13.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 all households in Rowlett covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rowlett 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 Rowlett, $52.13.
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 Rowlett, $0.46.
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 Rowlett. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rowlett's providers, 399 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rowlett covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rowlett 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 Rowlett, $52.13.
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 Rowlett, $0.46.
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 Rowlett. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Rowlett's providers, 399 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Rowlett with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.462% of households in Rowlett. The next fastest internet provider in Rowlett is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.127% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Rowlett with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rowlett, $52.13.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rowlett, covering 99% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Rowlett and is available to 0.127% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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%.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
