Best Internet Providers in Rochester, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rochester, IL
Rochester has 10 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 Rochester.
Ranks compare Rochester with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rochester, IL at a Glance
Rochester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CTI Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Rochester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rochester, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rochester 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 Rochester, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.55% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rochester?
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 Rochester
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- CTI Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Rochester Compares to Places Its Size
Rochester's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Rochester | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sangamon County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.2% | bottom 46% | 64.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,033 Mbps | bottom 37% | 4,185 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 10% | 8.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 14% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 68% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | top 3% | 78% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $121,107 | top 9% | $86,440 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 69.2% of homes in Rochester, against 64.2% across Sangamon County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Rochester are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $121,107 (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 Rochester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
CTI Fiber in Rochester, IL
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CTI Fiber offers Fiber service to 69.2% of Rochester homes. Across the city, CTI 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 Rochester?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rochester, IL
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Rochester homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rochester, IL
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
266 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rochester, IL
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rochester, IL
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rochester, IL
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
763 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 763 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 358 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rochester, IL
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
XFINITY Cable in Rochester, IL
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,205 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 77.6% of Rochester homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,205 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Cable in Rochester, IL
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 3.4% of Rochester 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 Rochester?
EarthLink DSL in Rochester, IL
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.6% of Rochester homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Rochester, IL
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.6% of Rochester homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Rochester, IL
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.8% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 225 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Rochester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rochester has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rochester
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rochester
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62563 | 5,936 | 68.0% | 991 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 69/100 |
How Rochester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rochester that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Riverton has the most homes with fiber (90.2%) and Mechanicsburg the fewest (0.0%); Rochester has 69.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester (this page) | 5,947 | 69.2% | 1,033 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 72/100 |
| Springfield | 128,451 | 62.3% | 4,312 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Riverton | 4,024 | 90.2% | 1,884 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Jerome | 2,070 | 88.0% | 4,543 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 49/100 |
| Southern View | 1,607 | 41.9% | 2,825 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 37/100 |
| Dawson | 1,537 | 17.0% | 732 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Mechanicsburg | 1,172 | 0.0% | 630 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 36/100 |
| Clear Lake | 1,129 | 72.3% | 3,135 Mbps | 9.9 | B+ | 51/100 |
| New City | 371 | 0.0% | 326 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 40/100 |
| Bissell | 320 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 65/100 |
| Roby | 84 | 0.0% | 298 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rochester?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Rochester
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| CTI Fiber | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Fidium Fiber | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Rochester. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Rochester Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rochester 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 83.1% coverage in Rochester.
At a national level, based on 4823 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 Rochester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rochester, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| CTI Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rochester
Based on data reported by Rochester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Rochester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,205 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 | Rochester Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| CTI Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rochester?
Of the providers in Rochester, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rochester 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 Rochester, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rochester
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| CTI Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
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 Rochester?
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 Rochester is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Rochester is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rochester, available to 98.6% 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.