In Rochester there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 24.24% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,254 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 Fiber internet providers in Rochester, NH.
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Rochester, NH Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Rochester
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 Rochester are not shown.
Rochester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rochester is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 24.24% of Rochester. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Atlantic Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Rochester above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rochester?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rochester.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rochester home can get up to 1,254 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 6.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rochester.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Rochester, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rochester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rochester you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.11% of Rochester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.82% 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 less than 1% of Rochester homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rochester, along with details on where in Rochester and at what speeds.
Atlantic Broadband Fiber in Rochester, NH
Atlantic Broadband fiber coverage
About 20.24%, or 6,618 people, have Atlantic Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southeast, southwest, south, and northwest Rochester area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rochester.
Atlantic Broadband fiber download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Rochester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rochester fiber providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 600 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 973 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 600.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Rochester, NH
Fidium fiber coverage
About 5.96%, or 1,947 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest, and central Rochester area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochester.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Rochester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rochester fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Rochester, NH
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 2.01%, or 657 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southwest Rochester area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochester.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rochester customers is up to 1,097 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Rochester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rochester fiber providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 927 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
Rochester Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rochester or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rochester compare to the rest of New Hampshire?
Fiber internet speeds in Rochester are much faster versus the average speeds in New Hampshire: 0.00 Mbps in New Hampshire versus 1,254 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New Hampshire is 0.00% versus 24.24% in Rochester.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rochester are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Somersworth, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Berwick, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lebanon, ME: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barrington, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Center Strafford, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Farmington, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rollinsford, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dover, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madbury, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Anniston, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Searcy, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Galesburg, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Studio City, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Falls Church, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cottonwood Heights, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Andover, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Collegeville, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chester, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabot, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds