Best Internet Providers in Rochester, NH
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rochester, NH
Rochester has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rochester, NH at a Glance
Rochester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Breezeline
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Rochester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rochester, NH?
Breezeline is the highest-rated internet provider in Rochester based on 57 New Hampshire customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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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
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- Breezeline - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Rochester Compares to Places Its Size
Rochester's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Rochester | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Strafford County | New Hampshire | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.2% | top 32% | 88.9% | 85.9% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,995 Mbps | bottom 24% | 1,930 Mbps | 1,999 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | bottom 42% | 6.6 | 5.6 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | bottom 46% | 17% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 92% | 93% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 83% | 83% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 48% | 87% | 86% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $83,646 | bottom 40% | $95,532 | $108,120 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 17% | 14% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 93.2% of homes in Rochester, against 88.9% across Strafford County and 85.9% across New Hampshire. Households in Rochester are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,646 (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?
Fidium Fiber in Rochester, NH
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 93.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Breezeline Fiber in Rochester, NH
Availability:
31.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Fiber service to 31.5% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Breezeline Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Rochester, NH
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(299)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rochester, NH
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% 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 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rochester, NH
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
186 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 186 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rochester, NH
Availability:
60.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Rochester 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 Rochester, NH
Availability:
60.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Rochester 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 Rochester?
XFINITY Cable in Rochester, NH
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Breezeline Cable in Rochester, NH
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 95.6% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
Fidium DSL in Rochester, NH
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 64.5% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rochester from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Rochester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 90.6% of homes in 03868 to 94.7% in 03839. 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
How Rochester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rochester that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 3 of them in Maine. Among them, Center Strafford has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Berwick, ME the fewest (13.1%); Rochester has 93.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester (this page) | 32,691 | 93.2% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 70/100 |
| Dover | 33,087 | 94.5% | 1,994 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Somersworth | 12,092 | 99.2% | 1,971 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Barrington | 7,383 | 98.0% | 1,978 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Berwick, ME | 6,761 | 13.1% | 1,913 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 73/100 |
| Farmington | 6,392 | 99.8% | 1,955 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Lebanon, ME | 6,258 | 94.0% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 74/100 |
| Rollinsford | 3,357 | 34.1% | 1,793 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 90/100 |
| Milton | 3,025 | 92.7% | 1,678 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 84/100 |
| Center Strafford | 1,645 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 82/100 |
| Tatnic, ME | 940 | 0.0% | 1,285 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rochester?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rochester
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 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 57 reviews from New Hampshire internet customers, Breezeline is the best internet service provider for Rochester residents. Breezeline was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in New Hampshire, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Rochester.
At a national level, based on 4756 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rochester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rochester, New Hampshire, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Overall | New Hampshire Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezeline |  (1) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (35) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium |  (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | 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 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Speed | New Hampshire Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezeline | (1) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (35) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rochester?
Of the providers in Rochester, customers rate Breezeline 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 New Hampshire or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Breezeline is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rochester, New Hampshire, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rochester
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Affordability | New Hampshire Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezeline | (1) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (35) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Hampshire
Customer Reviews
A Rochester, NH Customer
Breezeline Cable
September 10, 2025 Samantha Y.
XFINITY Cable
April 03, 2025 Overall, I’m pretty happy with my current internet provider, XFinity. I’m extremely satisfied with the internet speed. My household has 3 phones, 4 smart TVs, 2 laptops, a desktop, a printer, 2 smart speakers, a Ring doorbell and a few other smart home devices that use the internet, and I’ve never had any issues running numerous items at one time. It’s never slowed the internet speed down or anything. I currently pay around $120 per month for internet. I’d like for the bill to be a little less, but I’m willing to pay the higher rate because I’ve never had any issues. I live in the suburbs, in a highly wooded area, so some providers don’t get very good signal out here, which is another reason I’m willing to pay a little more than I’d like to. I recommend XFINITY to everyone.
VICTORIA
Fidium
September 05, 2026 speed sucks
Bruce
Fidium Fiber
August 10, 2026 While speeds are ok, they lure you in with the promise of low rates, and jack up the price over time. Getting to actual customer service is difficult. I have lost access to my email multiple times, the last time was for over a week. This is unacceptable. It was nothing I did, but something they did in their backend. No notification, just loss of email access. Have a ticket, but I'll be lucky if they call back within 24 hours. Last time, I had to hound them multiple times, including getting in contact with the state PUC to find someone higher up to speak with. Losing access to your bills and attorney's is not cool. Cannot recommend them and their lackadaisical attitude towards service.
ISPReports User
Fidium Fiber
July 11, 2026 it's NOT 1 gig, actually more like .5G. About the same as Xfinity's 500MbPs at the same price without the streaming privileges.
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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 Breezeline.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rochester is Breezeline.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Breezeline has the broadest coverage in Rochester, available to 99.9% 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.