In Rockland County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,440 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Rockland County
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 Rockland County are not shown.
Rockland County 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 99.68% of Rockland County. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Rockland County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rockland County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rockland County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rockland County home can get up to 7,440 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 91.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rockland County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Rockland County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Rockland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rockland County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.56% of Rockland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rockland County homes.
Internet Market Health in Rockland County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rockland County 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 Rockland County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Rockland County 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, Rockland County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Rockland County 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, Rockland County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rockland County, along with details on where in Rockland County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Rockland County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.86%, or 334,466 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockland County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rockland County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockland County customers is up to 1,280 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Rockland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Rockland County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Rockland County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.86%, or 334,466 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockland County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rockland County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockland County customers is up to 1,280 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Rockland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Rockland County fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Rockland County, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 98.65%, or 333,771 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockland County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rockland County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Rockland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Rockland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rockland County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Rockland County, NY
Optimum fiber coverage
About 91.51%, or 309,605 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockland County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rockland County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Rockland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Rockland County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rockland County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rockland County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.13%, or 304,941 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockland County 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 Rockland County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockland County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockland County 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 slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rockland County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rockland County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 36.35%, or 122,970 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rockland County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rockland County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rockland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockland County 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 below average compared to other Rockland County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless in Rockland County, NY
Skywire Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 3.60%, or 12,180 people, have Skywire Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, and southwest Rockland County area. Skywire Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rockland County.
Skywire Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Skywire Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skywire Networks fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rockland County. The fastest plan anyone in Rockland County can order from Skywire Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rockland County customers is up to 866 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Skywire Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skywire Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skywire Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rockland County fixed wireless providers. Skywire Networks offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockland County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Skywire Networks customers can get speeds up to 865 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rockland County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rockland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rockland County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Rockland County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 7,440 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 99.68% in Rockland County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rockland County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lycoming County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nantucket County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erie County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forsyth County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frederick County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greene County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harford County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds