Internet providers in Rock Island, IL
Rock Island is a city in Illinois with about 36,758 residents and roughly 17,829 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Rock Island, IL
Share of residential locations in Rock Island where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediacom | Fiber, Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Metronet | Fiber | 83% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 63% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 58% | |
| 5 | Geneseo Communications | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 44% | |
| 6 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 17% | Check availability |
| 7 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 3% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Rock Island
Mediacom reports service to the most residential locations in Rock Island, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Mediacom, Metronet, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (83%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Rock Island?
Fiber is widely available: about 95% of locations in Rock Island can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 75% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Rock Island that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Rock Island at a glance
About 87% of households in Rock Island have a broadband subscription, 2 points below the Illinois average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Rock Island?
Yes, in part. About 95% of residential locations in Rock Island can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Rock Island?
Mediacom reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Rock Island, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Rock Island?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Rock Island, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Rock Island?
Fiber providers reporting service in Rock Island include Metronet (83% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Rock Island?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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