Best Internet Providers in Rapids City, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rapids City, IL
Rapids City has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rapids City.
Ranks compare Rapids City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rapids City, IL at a Glance
Rapids City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Strada Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
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Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Rapids City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rapids City, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rapids City based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rapids City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rapids City?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Rapids City
- Strada Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Rapids City Compares to Places Its Size
Rapids City's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 46%.
| Measure | Rapids City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rock Island County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 12% | 94.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 4,442 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | top 44% | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 73% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 24% | 77% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,084 | top 47% | $71,717 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Rapids City, against 94.0% across Rock Island County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Rapids City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,084 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Rapids City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rapids City?
Strada Communications Fiber in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Strada Communications offers Fiber service to 99.5% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, Strada Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fiber service to 20.0% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rapids City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
222 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.7% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 222 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.7% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 68 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.6% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.6% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rapids City?
Mediacom Cable in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 96.8% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rapids City?
Frontier DSL in Rapids City, IL
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 71.3% of Rapids City homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Rapids City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rapids City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rapids City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rapids City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61278 | 624 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 44/100 |
How Rapids City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rapids City that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 2 of them in Iowa. Among them, Hampton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Carbon Cliff the fewest (73.2%); Rapids City has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapids City (this page) | 1,461 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 45/100 |
| Silvis | 8,277 | 98.4% | 5,056 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 41/100 |
| Colona | 6,284 | 98.4% | 4,423 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 63/100 |
| Le Claire, IA | 6,048 | 87.5% | 4,667 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Port Byron | 3,364 | 98.6% | 1,041 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 69/100 |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,099 | 73.2% | 4,146 Mbps | 5 | B- | 58/100 |
| Hampton | 2,010 | 100.0% | 4,934 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 57/100 |
| Pleasant Valley, IA | 850 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 88/100 |
| Osborn | 385 | 93.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 73/100 |
| Cleveland | 310 | 100.0% | 4,707 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 49/100 |
| Barstow | 92 | 0.0% | 1,717 Mbps | 2 | D | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rapids City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom and Strada Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rapids City
| Strada Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Geneseo Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Rapids City Internet Providers
Based on 103 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rapids City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 78.7% coverage in Rapids City.
At a national level, based on 2514 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rapids City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rapids City, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rapids City Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rapids City
Based on data reported by Rapids City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and Strada Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rapids City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rapids City Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rapids City?
Of the providers in Rapids City, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rapids City where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rapids City, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rapids City
| ISP / Tech Type | Rapids City Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rapids City?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Rapids City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Strada Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rapids City is Verizon.
- Viasat, Strada Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rapids City, available to 99.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.