Compare Rockwood internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Rockwood – Mbps
VA – 172 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Rockwood – Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rockwood.
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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 50% 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 $20 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rockwood are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Rockwood.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Rockwood residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Rockwood’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Rockwood residents.
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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 27, 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 $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $40.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwood, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 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, 79 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rockwood covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rockwood 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $40.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwood, $1.90.
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 Rockwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Rockwood's providers, 79 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Rockwood covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rockwood 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $40.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rockwood, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Rockwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Rockwood's providers, 79 Mbps.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Rockwood with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rockwood. The next fastest internet provider in Rockwood is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Rockwood with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rockwood, $40.00.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rockwood, covering 100% of the city.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.