In Rochford there are 5 residential internet providers covering 79.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 55 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.
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5 Internet Service Providers in Rochford
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 Rochford are not shown.
Rochford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 79.71% of Rochford. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Now you can call companies in Rochford with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rochford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rochford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rochford home can get up to 55 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 1.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rochford.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Rochford, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rochford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rochford you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Rochford homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 78.26%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 20.29% of Rochford homes.
Internet Market Health in Rochford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rochford internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Rochford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rochford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rochford homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Rochford internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Rochford badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rochford, along with details on where in Rochford and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rochford, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 79.71%, or 55 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rochford area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rochford.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rochford. The fastest plan anyone in Rochford can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rochford customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 70.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rochford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rochford DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Rochford is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rochford, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.45%, or 1 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Rochford area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochford.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochford. The fastest plan anyone in Rochford can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rochford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rochford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rochford fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochford is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Rochford, SD
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 1.45%, or 1 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Rochford area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochford.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochford. The fastest plan anyone in Rochford can order from wispwest.net goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rochford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rochford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for wispwest.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, wispwest.net is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rochford fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochford is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rochford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rochford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rochford compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Rochford are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 55 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 79.71% in Rochford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rochford are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Mystic, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roubaix, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silver City, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hanna, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Englewood, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nemo, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hill City, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson Siding, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trojan, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lead, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Saranac, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Harpswell, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Settlement, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Swansea, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Moses, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Robinson, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rocky Mount, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saltese, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saltwell, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds