In Rock Falls there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,439 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Rock Falls
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 Falls are not shown.
Rock Falls 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 99.93% of Rock Falls. 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 Surf. Now you can call companies in Rock Falls with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rock Falls?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rock Falls.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rock Falls home can get up to 1,439 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 3.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rock Falls.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Rock Falls, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rock Falls?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rock Falls you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.78% of Rock Falls homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.09% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rock Falls homes.
Internet Market Health in Rock Falls
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rock Falls 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 Falls based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Rock Falls internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rock Falls homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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 Falls internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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 Falls is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rock Falls, along with details on where in Rock Falls and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Rock Falls, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.04%, or 11,875 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Falls area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rock Falls.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Rock Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Rock Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock Falls cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Falls is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fiber in Rock Falls, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 86.95%, or 10,980 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Falls area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rock Falls.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock Falls customers is up to 1,338 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Rock Falls download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock Falls fiber providers. Surf 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 Falls is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Surf customers can get speeds up to 1,338 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 99.07%, or 12,510 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Falls 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 Falls.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock Falls customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 58.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls 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 above average compared to other Rock Falls 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 Falls is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 58.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.65%, or 12,457 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Falls area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rock Falls.
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 Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls 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 Falls customers is up to 83 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls 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 above average compared to other Rock Falls 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 Falls 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.56%, or 12,446 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Falls area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rock Falls.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls 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 Falls customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls 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 average compared to other Rock Falls 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 Falls 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 31.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 74.78%, or 9,443 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rock Falls area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rock Falls.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rock Falls customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rock Falls fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Falls is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
Surf fixed wireless coverage
About 15.15%, or 1,913 people, have Surf fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Rock Falls area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rock Falls.
SURF Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Surf is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from Surf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rock Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rock Falls fixed wireless providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Falls is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 12.51%, or 1,580 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, west, and northwest Rock Falls 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 Falls.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock Falls customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls 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 Falls fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Falls is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 12.51%, or 1,580 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, west, and northwest Rock Falls 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 Falls.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock Falls customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls 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 Falls fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Falls is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rock Falls, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.23%, or 155 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Rock Falls area. Nextlink 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 Falls.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Falls. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Falls can order from Nextlink goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock Falls customers is up to 111 Mbps.
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- 11.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rock Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock Falls fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Falls is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rock Falls Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rock Falls or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rock Falls compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Rock Falls are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,439 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.93% in Rock Falls.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rock Falls 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
- Sterling, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yeoward Addition, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Como, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galt, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harmon, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Penrose, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Round Grove, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deer Grove, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tampico, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Platte City, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain City, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palos Verdes Estates, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paw Paw, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pearl River, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pelzer, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennington, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pepperell, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pikeville, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Vernon, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds