In Rome there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 654 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Rome
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 Rome are not shown.
Rome 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 Rome. 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 Liberty Communications. Now you can call companies in Rome with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rome?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rome.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rome home can get up to 654 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rome.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Rome, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rome?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rome 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 32.20% of Rome homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 67.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rome homes.
Internet Market Health in Rome
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rome 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 Rome based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Rome internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rome homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Rome internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Rome is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rome, along with details on where in Rome and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Rome, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 81.36%, or 240 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rome.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 184 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 36.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome DSL providers. Windstream offers 7 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 Rome is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 58 Mbps.
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- 47.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
KCTC Fiber in Rome, IA
KCTC fiber coverage
About 31.86%, or 94 people, have KCTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, southwest, south, and northeast Rome area. KCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rome.
KCTC fiber download speeds
KCTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KCTC fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from KCTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
KCTC fiber upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for KCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KCTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rome fiber providers. KCTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Rome, IA
Liberty Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 295 people, have Liberty Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. Liberty Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Rome.
Liberty Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Liberty Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Liberty Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Liberty Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 473 Mbps.
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- 93.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Liberty Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome fixed wireless providers. Liberty Communications 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 Rome is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Liberty Communications customers can get speeds up to 190 Mbps.
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- 93.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rome, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.29%, or 287 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome 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 Rome.
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 Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome 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 Rome customers is up to 87 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 17 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rome, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 94.24%, or 278 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rome.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 17.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rome fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Rome is up to 3.0 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 17.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Rome, IA
KCTC fixed wireless coverage
About 61.36%, or 181 people, have KCTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. KCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rome.
KCTC fixed wireless download speeds
KCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KCTC fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from KCTC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 32.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
KCTC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KCTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Rome fixed wireless providers. KCTC 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 Rome is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, KCTC customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 32.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rome, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 39.66%, or 117 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, northeast, south, and northwest Rome area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rome.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome 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 Rome fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome 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 Rome, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 39.66%, or 117 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, northeast, south, and northwest Rome area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rome.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome 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 Rome fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rome Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rome or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rome compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Rome are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 654 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% in Rome.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rome 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
- Westwood, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lockridge, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland Mills, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trenton, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glasgow, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salina, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Germanville, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salem, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsboro, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sioux Valley, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magnolia, AL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magnolia, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mangum, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shrewsbury, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shunk, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sidell, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra City, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Silica, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Simmons, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds