In Rock City there are 13 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 504 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Rock City
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 City are not shown.
Rock City 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Rock City. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Rock City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rock City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rock City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rock City home can get up to 504 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 38.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 61.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rock City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rock City, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rock City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rock City you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Rock City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.04% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 61.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rock City homes.
Internet Market Health in Rock City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rock City 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 Rock City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Rock City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rock City homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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. Rock City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 choices 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, Rock City needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rock City, along with details on where in Rock City and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Rock City, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 38.04%, or 342 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, and west Rock City area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rock City.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock City cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Rock City, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 10.79%, or 97 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, southeast, and northeast Rock City area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rock City.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock City customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 51.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 48.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock City DSL providers. Frontier 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 Rock City is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
JCWIFI.com fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 899 people, have JCWIFI.com fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock City area. JCWIFI.com is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Rock City.
JCWIFI.com fixed wireless download speeds
JCWIFI.com is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, JCWIFI.com fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from JCWIFI.com goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
JCWIFI.com fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for JCWIFI.com fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, JCWIFI.com is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. JCWIFI.com offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 94.33%, or 848 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock City area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rock City.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock City customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 4 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 Rock City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 6.5 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 84.98%, or 764 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock City area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rock City.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock City customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Rock City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.18%, or 595 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rock City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock City customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Rock City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 6.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AaroBand Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
AaroBand fixed wireless coverage
About 30.48%, or 274 people, have AaroBand fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, west, northwest, central, and southwest Rock City area. AaroBand is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rock City.
AaroBand fixed wireless download speeds
AaroBand is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AaroBand fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from AaroBand goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
AaroBand fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AaroBand fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AaroBand is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. AaroBand offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
LiteWire fixed wireless coverage
About 28.81%, or 259 people, have LiteWire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, north, and northeast Rock City area. LiteWire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rock City.
LiteWire fixed wireless download speeds
LiteWire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LiteWire fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from LiteWire goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
LiteWire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LiteWire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, LiteWire is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. LiteWire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Sonic Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
Sonic fixed wireless coverage
About 14.13%, or 127 people, have Sonic fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and north Rock City area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rock City.
Sonic fixed wireless download speeds
Sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sonic fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from Sonic goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Sonic fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sonic fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 6.23%, or 56 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Rock City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rock City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rock City, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 6.23%, or 56 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Rock City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rock City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock City. The fastest plan anyone in Rock City can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rock City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rock City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rock City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rock City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rock City compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Rock City are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 504 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% in Rock City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rock City 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
- Dakota, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davis, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Grove, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winneshiek, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Summerset, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ridott, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Durand, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakley, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedarville, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pecatonica, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Indian River, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hecker, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Herman, NE: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hilliard, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsboro, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hodges, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoskins, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hot Sulphur Springs, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoyleton, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iaeger, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds