In Rock Island there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 55.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Rock Island, IL.
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Rock Island, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Rock Island
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rock Island are not shown.
Rock Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rock Island is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 55.93% of Rock Island. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Rock Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rock Island?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rock Island.
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The average Rock Island home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 55.93% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rock Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rock Island you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.62% of Rock Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.22% of Rock Island homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rock Island, along with details on where in Rock Island and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Rock Island, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 55.93%, or 21,096 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Island area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rock Island.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Island can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rock Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Rock Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rock Island DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Island is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Rock Island, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 55.93%, or 21,096 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Island area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rock Island.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Island can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rock Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Rock Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rock Island DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Island is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rock Island DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rock Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rock Island compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Rock Island are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 55.93% in Rock Island.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rock Island are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Moline, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
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- Riverdale, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coal Valley, IL: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- East Moline, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Silvis, IL: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Buffalo, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brighton, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cottage Grove, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Fargo, ND: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Channelview, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carpentersville, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carlsbad, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeling, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Altadena, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Moorpark, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Bay Village, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds