In Rome there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 973 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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10 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 i3 Broadband. 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.
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The average Rome home can get up to 973 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rome.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Rome, and slower in the northeast 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.24% 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 4.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rome homes.
Internet Market Health in Rome
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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: 6.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Rome internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rome homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Rome internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Rome is doing quite well.
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.
Mediacom Cable in Rome, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 95.24%, or 160 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, and southwest Rome area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rome.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Mediacom 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
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber in Rome, IL
i3 Broadband fiber coverage
About 95.24%, or 160 people, have i3 Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, and southwest Rome area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rome.
i3 Broadband fiber download speeds
i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fiber providers in the area, i3 Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from i3 Broadband 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
i3 Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for i3 Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome fiber providers. i3 Broadband 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Rome, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 30.36%, or 51 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, southwest, and central Rome area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rome.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 41.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome DSL providers. Frontier 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 Rome is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 41.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rome, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 168 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 every corner 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 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
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rome, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 95.24%, or 160 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, and southwest 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rome, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 88.10%, or 148 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rome.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 459 Mbps.
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- 85.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 93 Mbps.
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- 85.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rome, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.60%, or 127 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, north, and southwest Rome area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 75.60%, or 127 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, north, and southwest Rome area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 Illinois?
Internet speeds in Rome are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 973 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 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
- Chillicothe, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Bay, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Rome, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Hampton, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bay View Gardens, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mossville, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Ridge, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edelstein, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Hallock, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Germantown Hills, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sand River, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lopeno, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Losh Run, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lost Springs, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lottieville, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lottsville, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Louden, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rural, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rural, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sainville, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds