Compare Rockwood internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Rockwood – Mbps
VA – 170 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Rockwood – Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rockwood.
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.91%
2 providers - 99.85%
3 providers - 5.52%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rockwood is comparable to the rest of Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Rockwood area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rockwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 55% of those living in Rockwood.
There are four internet providers serving the Rockwood area, and 99.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rockwood's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rockwood are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Rockwood.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Rockwood residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 48% of the area. Rockwood’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Rockwood 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Rockwood covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Rockwood than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $53.74.
Verizon 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 Rockwood, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Rockwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockwood's providers, 297 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Rockwood covering 48% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Rockwood 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $53.74.
Verizon 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 Rockwood, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Rockwood. These download speeds are available to 48% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockwood's providers, 297 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Rockwood covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rockwood 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 Rockwood, $53.74.
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 Rockwood, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Rockwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rockwood's providers, 297 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Rockwood, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rockwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rockwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rockwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rockwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rockwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Rockwood with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rockwood. The next fastest internet provider in Rockwood is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Rockwood with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rockwood, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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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.